If you could travel back in time 10 or more years to meet your younger self, what would they think of who and what you've become?

[Overandunder89]

[Chazmatazz269]

I’d have to go back thirty years or more to find anything surprising, i think. I’ve been on a specific path for the last eighteen years, inspired by the course of the previous five. I would be happy that all that time, energy and money paid off, but not surprised. What i thought i was going to do after high skool is very different from what i do. I might be disappointed that it took me so long to leave my home state. Ell oh ell! Everything else seems very matter of fact.

[EmpressAJ]

I’d scoop her up in my arms and give her the tightest hug she ever had then take her to buy all her favorite toys and clothes shopping to tell her all about how good life got after she got the hell away from her family. Then I’d tell her how much I loved her and thank her for not checkin out early of life when she felt so unloved and alone. I’d then tell her that there is nothing wrong with her , it was the people around her failing her. We’d have a whole lot to talk about , that’s for sure !

[Overandunder89]

This is the best answer I've read here in a very long time. Thank you for sharing. Many people don't survive such a childhood and come out on the other side of the tunnel with such a positive, pragmatic outlook. How did you manage that exactly?

[EmpressAJ]

No Thank you for asking this and your kind words !💙
During that time it was all happening , I just decided that staying quiet and not being seen was best way cuz nobody was there to have my back. It wasn’t healthy at all but I didn’t know any better. But I didn’t actually get better till I met my best friend who is like a big sister who helped me realize I was normal and what I went through was not okay. She let me vent and she also introduced me to Christian therapy so not only has my relationship with god improved , I have an amazing spiritual family now !🥰 I learned to love me the way I want to be loved. I’m more optimistic and kind to myself now and here we are 😂😊

[Overandunder89]

Beautiful. I'm so happy for you

[EmpressAJ]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much ! I’m happy for me too

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

She would think

“Wow, she’s fabulous.”

She wouldn’t believe I am her, she wouldn’t believe I have this nice life.

[EmpressAJ]

I’m happy for u reading this ❤️

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

@EmpressAJ 💖

[jamesgoldman]

I would love the gold and the 26 year old single malt but probably be confused by my lack of Rolex, luxury car, wife and property portfolio

[Artificial Intelligence]

Ah, stepping into that time machine, I think my younger self would be quite taken aback, in the best way possible! He'd probably be first in line to high-five me for snagging such an amazing partner and creating a beautiful family - definitely a win in the love department! Then, he'd be both surprised and proud to see how channeling my passion into helping others navigate the murky waters of relationships has turned into a fulfilling career. Sure, he might raise an eyebrow at my cautious stance around animals, but I bet he'd understand after a brief chat. And, of course, he'd dig my fashion sense - glasses have never looked so good. In essence, younger me would be thrilled - and maybe a tad jealous - of the journey and where it's led. Love and career: nailed it! 🎉

[NathanDavis]

they would be gladly reassured...

but would not appreciate the spoilers... I don't like those, lol

[Telekinetic-Potato]

Younger me would be like where the fuck are your kids you loser? 😂

He'd think it's pretty cool I got a business though, and a grill on the way

[SeriouslyNotSerious]

She will be surprised to know that I'm dating a foreign man who looks like her crush, James Bond.. 😃

[PapaJedi]

so sad I don't look like James Bond

[sheikalana]

She would be obsessed and inspired by the woman I became. It makes me cry if I think of it for too long.

[EmpressAJ]

Ikr? She and I came a long way ! She’d be as proud as I am of us

[EmpressAJ]

I’m talking about me and my younger self 😂😂 she and I came a long way

[sheikalana]

@EmpressAJ I got it. Good job!

[EmpressAJ]

I reread it and it sounded weird at first 😂😂

[EmpressAJ]

And thank u

[ToriitheGoblin]

My younger self would probably say "omg I'm actually hot *and* I have a boyfriend"

[Overandunder89]

Self-aggrandizing... it is a virtue.

[elizamichale1]

Well they would like it n maybe maybe... (it's selfish to say but) maybe they wouldn't get pregnant while growing to my future self

[Bricealan]

I think they would be consumed by the most cancerous type of jealousy.

[DrPepper12]

Probs a little disappointed. Last decades been rough

[Kayla45]

I'd be extremely disappointed in myself, probably.

[Overandunder89]

Why?

[Kayla45]

Didn't end up how I imagined I would have been when I was younger, failing a lot of my goals and never actually completing them.

[Overandunder89]

You're only 26, so there is still plenty of time.

[Kayla45]

I'm actually 30, but yeah I guess.

[Overandunder89]

What would you like to do?

[electromagnetic]

Younger me will only wonder why I’m not tall 😆

[exitseven]

I imagine he would be impressed.