Writing Prompt

To my teenage self.

Life seems like it should be one way but isn’t always the way you think it should be.

Remember to trust yourself no matter what you have been told.

You are unique and should be loved no matter who you are.

Family love is sometimes conditional.

Life is a jumble, a puzzle. Find the pieces that fit and work with them to make your puzzle.

It’s ok to look for help.

Be the per...

To my teenage self. You’re not too fat, you’re not ugly, you’re not stupid or dumb. Focus on yourself man. Be nicer to your parents. ...

to my teenage self,

you can be amazing, don’t put your skills on a shelf.

I am you,

I have the future view.

your sweetness may

seem like a weakness

but it brightens your shine.

because all in due time,

they will bask in your light,

and you will be alright.

because your are strong

and you belong.

you are stunning in every way

you are not nothing, no matter what they say.

so, my dear, set your sigh...

What’s up me. Not gonna lie I’m still a teen. So yeah keep up the work. And don’t be a dick....

Happiness comes from within and not from those around you. Understand that life doesn’t owe you anything and regardless of how good you are at something, you still need to work harder than everyone else. Dedicate your life to what matters to you. Don’t waste chances. Aim high and behave like your future children are watching you....

To My Teenage Self,

So you have a huge decision to make. It is going to be life changing no matter what you choose to do. I can only tell you now that whatever you choose you were right.

There isn’t really much more that I can tell you but I am so proud of you, no teenager wants to be put in that situation and given ‘that’ decision. It’s hard I know. But I know whatever you choose you are going...

Russell was born in a public toilet addicted to heroin. His mother was an alcoholic, drug addict and prostitute who didn’t even know she was pregnant. The one saving grace was that he didn’t have HIV and may eventually grow up healthy. After the paramedics had fished him from the bowl and resuscitated him, he recovered well and was finally found foster parents who weren’t so proud to be put off by...

To My Teenage Self,

Relax. Stop comparing yourself to others. Have more sex, lots of it, with many people... But ALWAYS use a condom. Be honest with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Think of the way your actions effect the people around you. Love your family, not matter what....

Once upon a time, there was a royal family. The King, his Queen and their daughter the Princess. They were very close and very happy living in their peaceful kingdom. War had been outlawed. They had peace treaties with all their surrounding neighboring countries.

One day the King passed away peacefully in his sleep. The Queen and the Princess were heartbroken. The Queen became ruler.

Years ...

Dear Teenage Self,

I know your feeling like you won’t make it. Like you’ve just fallen short of the finish line and you want to go home. That feeling, that you’ve got, where you don’t think people will miss you if your gone, as if your a background character of your own story.

I wanted to tell you now, that things really are lovely in the future. No more pain... well less of it anyway. And gues...