And will try to tear you down.

It makes you look silly.

Be kinder

Always, always... dig deeper.

Why would I pay any attention to my future self?

Had to learn everything the hard way.

Totally on my own. Without any help from my family or relatives,

I realized I could graduate a year early by taking two summer school classes, one in English, the other in Social Studies. So I did just that.

I got a job and left home shortly after I turned 17. Always independent.

advice or love . I left my home at 17 to become a nun at a convent. Then I left after a year. I was the black sheep of my family not because of my behavior. But because I was resented.for being independent and smart.

after leaving the convent . Got pregnant to the abuser. Miscarried and we split.He was an abuser. Then went to Penn State on a scholarship, When I left to go to PS all of my artwork was thrown out. I wish I had someone to encourage me. Sorry for the rant,

I lost all of my artwork too. I used to win blue ribbons. Trauma robs us. Finding Self heals us.

After that rough period, things will get so much better!

who may had my life and need a bit of sunshine. I was always like that. I saw the sunshine in the darkness.

People lie. Act like you believe them, but check before you do anything based on what they told you.

to nominate me for teacher of the year because of that. She left and I won the award and was awarded 5000 dollars. But thinking back it still makes my face burn.

When I was young, I was naive and socially inept. (I still am at times.) However, I eventually figured some things out and realized that , if you let them, some people will take advantage of you. After I woke up to this fact, I understood many things in life that I had missed before. It was a simple lesson, but it had to be learned by living life and putting the pieces together myself.

Use your lawn mowing money, buy and hold.

You have zero chance of success if you don’t even try- just because you were afraid of looking silly or that you might not succeed.
It took me nearly 40 years to overcome self doubt and insecurity. By then, many opportunities had passed. I’ve had a great life! But I’ll never know what might have been- it’s a question for all time, isn’t it? And one without answer!

1. Learn what true friendship is.
2. Watch out! Something could be sneaking up on you.
3. The first time it's their fault. The second time it is my fault.
4. Laugh and enjoy the little things in life.

safer, healthier, and contribute to your overall happiness and well-being.

The things you'll end up regretting are the things that you didn't even try, not the times you failed when you did.

If something makes you uncomfortable, don't agree to it because you think it would make someone else happy.

Take good/better care of your teeth...