Things I would tell myself

[redlabeldanger]

Have extreme violent rage outbursts ASAP and everywhere: home, school, etc. Now that you're young enough to not go to jail.

 

[Sideways]

Mod note:
@redlabeldanger - I’ve removed your trigger warning. No need for them here. See the Community Constitution for more info

 

[VioletButterfly]

Flip the script you were raised with; most of it is garbage and will misdirect your life and cause you a great deal of pain.

Trust yourself first and keep your own counsel. Other people have to earn your trust.

 

[chrysaliscrushed]

Stop overthinking about your own self. Other people are more preoccupied with themselves than they are with you. The feeling of your significance is exaggerated when it comes to things such as these. Even if they do care, they have their own perception of you that has nothing to do with you.

 

[VioletButterfly]

Mind reading, making assumptions, guessing and filling in blanks are very dangerous bad habits when dealing with other people and situations. You'll save yourself a lot of grief by being up front and asking about what you need and what you need to know. Avoidance is not your friend.

 

[Rose White]

It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok

 

[Paladin_141]

It doesn't get better. Save yourself the trouble.