What is something you would say to your younger self?
What is something you would say to your younger self if you had the chance?
Practice compassion and empathy for yourself and others. Also, on successful completion, get a chance to earn a shiny badge known as "Compassion Hero". Open here!
@CheeryMango
Even if you don't see the light now, keep walking. One day you will. How do I know, you ask ? Because I'm here at the other end today.
So keep going
It doesn't get easier, so stay strong. 16 years clean is possible. Don't sweat the small stuff, life is so much bigger then that. Visit papa more often, take more pictures. Enjoy singing loudly in the car, and hug your son every chance you get. ❤️
Love will always be a great mystery, don't waste your time trying to figure it out. Love yourself instead.
when you find your soulmate, don’t hold back, and don’t be afraid
It is OK that you felt unheard. That you could not show who you truly are. Nobody ever thought you. It is OK that you felt lonely. A young child, so mature in a way. So sensitive. So compassionate. So confused, picking up on feelings of others. Craving for a simple hug and a simple "I love you". One day you will no longer be afraid. You will receive a gift of love. Pay a high price. And you will learn to always be and no longer depend in acceptance and approval from others.
For the love of all that is good in the world, throw out that jackasses phone number!
Don't be afraid to be vulnerable, and it's okay if not everyone likes you. It's not a reflection of your worth as a person.
I'm sorry @YoungerMe
Cherish every moment you get to spend with your loved ones and don't be afraid to be truly, utterly, terribly and completely yourself. You don't have to be alone just because you're different or afraid. The saying is true: "those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind." 💜 You've had to be really strong and brave to become the wonderful person you're growing up to be. I'm proud of you and I'm going to keep growing so you can be proud of me, too.
Dont be so hard on yourself, dont be too insecure. Dont be too interested/dependent on others approval. Dont try to get in others minds cuz of negativeness thoughts you tend to have on yourself. Dont try to control it.
