What is the Other Version of You doing in a parallel universe right now, and what is their life like?

[Slidingdorz]

Daydreaming and thought it would be fun to see other takes on this from other people.

Me in the parallel universe : didn't get chronically ill in adolescence. Had boundless energy. Moved to London and had a really exciting successful career in advertising for a few years, then went back to art school. Now enjoying an interesting life as a painter with a rich social life full of friends. Beloved family members are still alive, and cos I'm super healthy I could have a child, a daughter. In the parallel universe right now I am preparing to open my latest show tomorrow and choosing an outfit

What about you? What's your alternative story?

A successful dancer with an amazing body, married to Jensen Ackles.

Maybe I am his real wife and you are just his spy cover? At least that's what he told me.

I went to medical school and became a high flying consultant, instead of ending up as an accountant. If not that then some other scientific field.

I left my ex when I was still young and spent my energy and time on making a lovely calm and happy childhood for DC, and on going to university for a career in journalism or publishing. My teen doesn’t have insomnia, goes to school and will pass exams. I own my house and I am in good health. I never fell out with my sister.

Parellel me took a job on cruise ships and has travelled to many different places. Met a partner whilst travelling and had children. Our whole family share a love of the world and seeing as much as we can.

I would have accepted the proposal from a US attorney and be living with him in San Antonio with at least four children and a 'Desperate Housewife' type friendship group, be skinny, fit and yet still bake every day.

She has my life, except she lives somewhere a bit warmer and has a regular cleaner and room in the kitchen for a dishwasher.

Other me didn't shy away from challenges and is a successful actress and singer. Lives in a big house with a cat. No children. No husband. Has a cleaner and a gardener.

Which one? I have imagined dozens of parallel mes based on choices I have made in my life. The one I've thought about most, recently, married a wealthy bloke (who was briefly interested in me back in the dark ages, but I didn't reciprocate) and has been living the life of Riley, but I'm convinced Rich Bloke will dump other me now I am very much middle-aged and past what little 'prime' I had; and part of me hopes that it will be 'my turn' and some stroke of luck will come my way instead.

I would have studied better, got a first in my degree, leading to an amazing career involving travel and research, creating social documentaries or similar, living in Brazil with a sea view, never married or had kids but a great circle of friends (and lovers!) and a side hustle creating fabulous furniture which has earned me a worldwide reputation, and a healthy bank account!

Has won the lottery so she can give up her well paid but pointless job & do something much more fun, like following the current Coldplay tour around the world. Is married to Chris Martin.

I have about 10 parallel universes that I dip in and out of. I'd need a whole thread rather than one post 😬

The other me sought counselling in her early twenties to deal with confidence issues and childhood trauma. She didn't become her angry mother. She doesn't live in a constant state of panic, stress, anxiety and shame.

She has great friends and a proper support network. She's happily married, in a healthy and loving relationship and they have a happy home with 3 wonderfully happy kids. Life is good, hectic and busy but she has a wonderful DH and happy family. They share a good social life with other happy and well adjusted families.
She has a good relationship with her parents and siblings. They are all there for each other through all the ups and downs.

Thing is if my mother wasn't such a strong woman, it would have been true. Dad would have done the same thing and I would have followed.