One message - 6 words max. - to your teenage self

[JenniferAllisonPhillipaSue]

What would you say to yourself, as a teenager, if the portal between that time and this would only allow a written message of six words maximum?

Mine would be "Go to university regardless. Forego crisps."

Your resilience will see you through.

Stay away from anyone called Paul.

Work harder, less debt, travel more

You are more than your body

Find friends, value yourself, say no.

Tell (English teacher) you simply don't understand it.

Don't bother going to the police

All good. Degree, PhD, husband, kids.

Break away and live for yourself

Sex isn't love. Raise your standards.

No drugs/debt/dickheads. Aim higher.

You are actually clever. Study medicine.

Mon Mome wins Grand National 2009.

(Would need to wait a few years, but would give me the chance to save up...)

TV remote is behind the sofa.

Have lots more sex (safely)

Go non contact with mum asap

Stop smoking and do more exercise

You are enough, just as you are ❤️

Don't marry him.
Go to University

Don’t pluck your eyebrows

Don't study psychology. Don't become a teacher.

You can't fix a drunk.

You definitely don’t need to diet!

Don't touch Davy with a barge-pole

Stay in school. Don't leave home.