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

294 replies

JenniferAllisonPhillipaSue · 11/05/2024 18:54

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."

OP posts:
igomeow · 11/05/2024 20:23

You'll see justice served.
Save.
Exercise.

holjam · 11/05/2024 20:24

Stope worrying about what everyone thinks

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 11/05/2024 20:26

Don't prioritise men. You are clever.

Pineapplewaves · 11/05/2024 20:26

Forget about men, get a career.

StopStartStop · 11/05/2024 20:28

Pursue talents and monetize assets. Go!

OutwiththeOutCrowd · 11/05/2024 20:29

It is okay to be you.

LittleBear21 · 11/05/2024 20:30

Loose weight. All changes go well.

PeacockingAbout · 11/05/2024 20:34

You're not shit, you have ADHD.

RunForTheCakeShop · 11/05/2024 20:37

You've got this. Enjoy every moment!

WakeEatSleepRepeat · 11/05/2024 20:37

Stay in touch with people

LauderSyme · 11/05/2024 20:41

OneFrenchEgg · 11/05/2024 19:27

Hug your dad before your trip

Oh no @OneFrenchEgg this one flipped my tummy and made me feel like I might cry 😢

Berga · 11/05/2024 20:42

You're autistic. Don't marry him.

Jeni124 · 11/05/2024 20:43

Go to university, don't look back

favouriteyellowsocks · 11/05/2024 20:45

Calm down. And stop eating pizza.

tearusapart · 11/05/2024 20:46

Keep playing sport. Believe in yourself.

Notreat · 11/05/2024 20:47

Worry less about what others think

user1471453601 · 11/05/2024 20:48

Few conflicts settled with guns. Talk.

paisley256 · 11/05/2024 20:48

What they think does not matter.

lotsofpeoplenametheirswords · 11/05/2024 20:50

Do not get involved with MO

Mymiddlenameiscynic · 11/05/2024 20:50

Mates before dates. Don't marry young.

PinkSand · 11/05/2024 20:51

Leave and don't go back, ever.

StampOnTheGround · 11/05/2024 20:51

It will all be ok

Magpiecomplex · 11/05/2024 20:52

Dump him before uni

dildeewana · 11/05/2024 20:53

You are not broken. It's ADHD.

Emdubz70 · 11/05/2024 20:53

Always do what’s best for you