Dear Younger Me

kellylynnshonting

I don't know if a thread like this has ever been started on MFP, but I thought it might be interesting nonetheless.

Though the premise is to write a letter to your younger self (and that is totally fine if that is the slant that is used), but I want this to be an open place for that type of letter as well as a letter that may come from a more recent place.

It's all about what you would tell a younger version of yourself that you know now (in a 'what you wish you would have known then that you know now' kind of thing).

All I ask is to be open and be kind. No negativity needed, just keep it respectful.

TheRoadDog

For all the wrong turns and bad decisions I made, I wouldn't change a thing. The culmination of those mistakes led me to this point in my life. I learned a lot. I also met my wife after some of those wrong turns. If I had turned left instead of right at some point I wouldn't have her or the 3 beautiful daughters that I have now.

BedsideTableKangaroo

dear me,

don't be so quick to get hitched.

signed,
me

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kschwab0203

Dear Younger Me,

Don't be so quick to believe everything people tell you. Not everyone is a good person. Do not lose yourself. Don't rush. Have as much fun as you can in your twenties because hangovers in your 30's are like death.

Love,
Me

LKjourney

Dear Younger Me,

Everyone doesn't have to like you

Blue eyeshadow is NEVER okay...ever

That turquoise shirt doesn't make your boobs look bigger..nothing will and that's okay actually.

Don't listen to your mother, talking to boys will not get you pregnant!

Deodorant actually is important. Like really important....

Listen to your gut when you don't like someone. You are always right

Enjoy those single digit jean sizes because in the future there's a section above a size 5 that you're about to get verrrry familiar with...

It's okay if your friends are the "weird" kids. They're more interesting anyways

You might not be beautiful but you can be attractive, so please brush your hair...

I know you're tall but you suck at basketball... AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Back away from the bread!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comparison is the thief of joy. Stay focused on you.

Love,
Me

FireTurtle75

Dear younger me,

You were a real dumbass. Oh, and don't fall for a note taped to your locker in 7th grade, those chicks put it there just so they could laugh at you. Oh, and in 10th grade ask out Trish, she actually did have a crush on you, but you won't find that out until 5 years after you graduate & it's too late. Don't sell your 62 chevy or the 66 vw bug, you'll regret those decisions for a long time. Otherwise just keep being the dumbass you are, nothing changes in that department by the time you're the today me. Eventually stuff works out for the most part.

Seriously,
Me

NorthCascades

Dear younger me,

Can you read this?

Me

Need2Exerc1se

Dear younger me,

No matter how interesting you find the work, do not choose a desk job. Seriously. Don't.

Sincerely,
Older me

FeraFilia

Dear younger me...

Stop stressing so much about what other people think and go have fun! Don't basically punish yourself for nearly a decade because you're fat. Do something about it, and get out there! You'll be surprised how little people actually care about the jiggle in your middle. Make friends and maybe you won't spend so much time alone, depressed, and stuffing your face. 30s you would appreciate it.

Love,
Older me.

SEAHORSES4EVER

For younger me,

Stop trying to save people, it doesn't matter what you do, how hard you try or how much you love them. Don't be their collateral damage.

You'll never be perfect but that's ok, nobody is and you'll see this more and more as you grow.

I know you feel like you don't fit in anywhere, even with close friends, that's ok too, don't change yourself to fit into the world's desired packaging.

Worry less, way way less. Almost everything becomes a distant memory.

From you.

Vikka_V

Hi there lady!

Just want to give you a heads up on a few things...

You shouldn't worry about all the random ideas that you have and spontaneous choices that you make, it's your personality and that's who you are. It won't change anytime soon.

Treasure your family and do your best to foster the friendships that you value. Be warned that many people will disappoint you. Try to let it go, and forgive (most people). I know you don't understand why this is important, but one day you will.

Business and personal relationships - listen to your instincts.

Don't hold back! It's better to try than to wonder what if.

Have fun! (I know you will!)

JeepHair77

TheRoadDog wrote: »

For all the wrong turns and bad decisions I made, I wouldn't change a thing. The culmination of those mistakes led me to this point in my life. I learned a lot. I also met my wife after some of those wrong turns. If I had turned left instead of right at some point I wouldn't have her or the 3 beautiful daughters that I have now.

This is more or less how I feel - I've made mistakes, but I wouldn't back up and change a thing, because I'm happy exactly where I am.

HOWEVER, if I were giving advice to other young people based on my past ...

I'd tell them not to be so scared. Don't grow up too fast, don't settle down too young. Challenge yourself while you're unattached and you have the freedom to take some risks. Go ahead and move halfway across the country. Do a semester abroad. Take that job that will turn your life upside-down. Travel. Jump out of a plane, or climb a mountain, or some other thing that terrifies yet fascinates you. Take a dance class, or a music class, or a cooking class, or whatever strikes your interest. Get involved in a cause that's important to you - march, protest, volunteer.

canary_girl

Dear lil canarygirl,

Don't get back together with ex. He cheated on you.

Don't get married just because everything's in place and you don't feel like you can back out. You can back out.

Eat more protein and fiber.

Love yourself.

Love, me.

Deadman_Diggingup

Dear Deadman,
Put down the beer. It only makes things worse, and it always will... and ffs, eat a damn salad.
Sincerely, Me.

strawberrysnap

Dear me
Don't let a heartless f boy take away so many years of your life
From meeee