Hey, Miss J!

Daily writing prompt

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

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• Don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself.
• DO get into exercise. Now.
• You’re not a failure. You’re sick. Get medical help.
• You did not cause yourself these problems, and you should stop blaming yourself.
• Do not be so desperate for love that you get into terrible and sticky situations.
• Do not be so trusting with everyone. Not everyone has your best interests in mind.
• Remember this. You are worth more than what you can do for others. Your value is not found in how much people can use you.
• No matter how it feels, I love you and you should love you too.
• Take a breath. Another. Smile. You got this.

~J. Lyst

I would also give my younger self the biggest hug.