What would you say to your younger self?

Enjoy school and enjoy learning everything you can. It was said to me and I did not believe it. What I would give to spend all day reading books and not having adult responsibilities.

I would possibly warn myself not to make too many plans for 2020.

"Oh, my God!
(Your ) mother was right about everything!!"

I have the postcard.

I would say, get your weight under control when you felt it was too high, don't listen to people who said” I love you what ever size you are”

wait at least 2 years before you marry someone.
if your parents were abusive in your childhood,dont wait till they stop being abusive when you are an adult.
education never ends
we all mess up ,forgive yourself
don't tolerate fools
surround yourself with loving people.
dont take yourself too seriously.
have fun wherever/whenever you can.
consider how far back your family goes.

Keep away from toxic people, they are not really your friends.

I would say. Listen you are not ugly or stupid like your mum and dad told you for years. It's not you it's them.You will leave it behind as you travel the world. Your are beautiful and clever. You are unique. You are kind. Your daughter will adore you and so will your granddaughter.

Don’t worry.....

Another who wouldn't say a thing.
Life has been tough but all the missteps and adventures has brought me to here.
It isn't perfect "here" but I am happy

Don't be a people pleaser - put yourself first more often.

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

I would say look after your body and keep yourself fit, and have more confidence in yourself

Don't marry young (18)..!!! and the most important thing to do is ensure you are financially independent and you can then walk away from any abusive situation....

Do what feels right for you, nobody else. Don't listen to the expectations of others but remember, you invariably reap what you sow in life so that any decisions you make will be your doing or undoing.

Avoid being a burden on others. Maintain independence.

I'd say don't worry so much. Your nose isn't that big, you really aren't that ugly, your hair will get better. You will find a boyfriend. Your life will be a mix of good and bad - and you'll find the strength to cope.

I wouldn’t have listened!

but dont do it by getting married which is what I did.

I would say leave home as soon as possible and dont look back.

I think at 8 I was too busy having fun to listen to advice! My advice to any young person now would be ' find contentment in your life'

I’d say, take more risks, you are brave and strong and will survive.

M0nica

I wouldn't say a word. I would leave her to strike out and learn her own lessons in her own way.

Same here.

And I wouldn't have listened to me anyhow.

Don’t marry darling girl, enjoy your life

You beat me to it, M0nica.

I wouldn't say a word. I would leave her to strike out and learn her own lessons in her own way.

Don't worry about what other people think of you - how you look, your personality, what you should do with your life.
This is all easier said than done, of course, especially when you are younger and finding your way, but really, at the end of the day, no one else can live your life for you!