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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:
Onand · 11/05/2024 21:43

blooming24 · 11/05/2024 21:20

buy Apple stock

This.

Teribus21 · 11/05/2024 21:44

Don’t have kids. Have dogs instead.

ThatshallotBaby · 11/05/2024 21:44

Please just love yourself

PTSDBarbiegirl · 11/05/2024 21:46

Believe the good stuff and thrive.

Harrysarseinthedogbowl · 11/05/2024 21:46

Buy bitcoin in 2010, sell 2023

DrFoxtrot · 11/05/2024 21:47

Wait for a better man

ChickenDeChick · 11/05/2024 21:47

Boys not needed, know your worth

Lokshen · 11/05/2024 21:48

You look amazing, even your legs

Gcn · 11/05/2024 21:48

Don't wear your gran's watch out.

AllCatsAreAutistic · 11/05/2024 21:49

Get a good haircut.

LauderSyme · 11/05/2024 21:50

OneFrenchEgg · 11/05/2024 21:01

Sorry @LauderSyme I didn't mean to upset anyone. I was just a typical teen, didn't bother saying goodbye, and I didn't realise it would be the last time I saw him.

No, no I was upset for you not me. I am sorry for your loss, however long ago. Bless you and thank you 💫

SkalengeckOrSiegbarste · 11/05/2024 21:50

Exercise, less kids, kiss them all
Grin

TheLush · 11/05/2024 21:50

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ShagratandGorbag4ever · 11/05/2024 21:51

Don't procrastinate.

Lucytheloose · 11/05/2024 21:55

Fall in love slowly and carefully.

LauderSyme · 11/05/2024 21:56

LadyGrillingSole · 11/05/2024 21:36

Don't take paracetamol, steal dad's drugs.

Failed @13 to end my life, could have saved myself a lifetime of pain.

I am so sorry it has been so gruelling and awful for you. Wishing you peace and joy.

Danceswithweasels · 11/05/2024 21:56

Say yes to the lovely cameraman.

LuluBlakey1 · 11/05/2024 22:00

Do Medicine at uni.

RachelsTrifle · 11/05/2024 22:00

Don't go out on Charlotte's birthday.

AtomicPumpkin · 11/05/2024 22:00

Don't be lazy, shy or fat.

Luio · 11/05/2024 22:01

Work harder. Choose subjects you like.

TryingAgainAgainAgain · 11/05/2024 22:03

Actually it just gets worse.

Eeepsh · 11/05/2024 22:03

Do not start smoking. You're amazing.

Lucytheloose · 11/05/2024 22:05

Not everyone has to like you.

Lifesabeachbaby · 11/05/2024 22:07

Don’t be sucked in and get out while you can.