Comments on: What I’d Tell My Younger Self

By: Aileen

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:05:17 +0000

I love this post, I wish I had fully appreciated some of the advice I was given when I was younger. I am with Eva about starting therapy earlier. I am finally learning to leave behind the pain and trauma from the past. I wish I had realised how free I could feel.

I wish I had started saving when I was a student or at least been more careful with my money. It took me a long time to get myself financially stable. Although I don’t regret the steps I took I do wonder where I might have ended up if I had been more financially savvy.

Finally I would tell myself to relax and have more fun. I always felt such a sense of responsibility I wish I had just let go more and have fun. Life is so short I wish I had spent more time just appreciating the small moments.

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By: Laura

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:15:34 +0000

Beautiful article. Gave me a lot to think about (I’m 22). Thanks Eva!

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By: Nancy

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 21:58:50 +0000

I would tell my younger self you look great you’ll miss that body one day! And I would tell myself it’s ok for people not to like you

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By: Lindsey

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:57:02 +0000

This was lovely. Thanks for posting!!!

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By: Rachel S Welker

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:56:57 +0000

I would tell myself to take chances, to travel more and to not be afraid of what people think of me. Everyone is too worried about what the people around them are thinking but they don’t realize that those same people have the same worries and so aren’t really thinking about you at all. Also, don’t take shit from your peers! Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries!!!

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By: Alex

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:29:24 +0000

This hit me so hard. I am exactly the same when it comes to normalizing my mistakes. And now, at 33, I finally started therapy and am working towards forgiving myself for even the SILLIEST of things I did or said 20 years ago. I’ve always felt more than others (is what I like to say). I bury mistakes in me and let them control how I feel about myself. But, I can say I am finally working towards letting that go. Thank you for your honesty. My kids and I love waking up and seeing what the three Ms will do each day.

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By: Michaela

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:50:06 +0000

Very wise 34 year old here.

Don’t marry your high school/college sweetheart just because it feels like the next step. Wait for the person who really makes you feel whole, they’re out there somewhere. Found the love of my life shortly after my divorce in my 20s and regret that he doesn’t get the fully trusting version of me that used to exist. I hate that he still has a guarded version of me after 12 years together.

Don’t wait for the perfect timing for everything. Infertility is real and exhausting. Life isn’t going to go according to your ideal timeline, so embrace the journey and go with the flow more. Just make sure you have an emergency fund and you’ll be okay with anything life throws at you.

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By: Patti

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:10:15 +0000

I just turned 72 yesterday! And that is nuts. I guess I assumed I would be all whobbly and sickly When I got to be “this age”. I could relate to much of what Eva said about the film business but here’s my strongest thought. I am amazed at how my crazy nun/ and family of origin childhood plays in my thoughts still. And I’ve spent much therapy time addressing these issues. I grew up with both parents’ alcohol problems. This whole “let’s keep the secret” thing lead me to narcissistic marriages and friendships. I’m aware now. But man. It’s sad. It’s sad that my parents died too young. That both brothers died from the disease. It will always be just plain sad…I guess I would tell my younger self just that. And be kinder to myself about healing…

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By: Patti

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:07:55 +0000

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By: Arleny

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:43:44 +0000

As I am in my late 20s now I would def tell my younger self to go to therapy sooner. It’s hard work but in the end you’ll get to know yourselves sooner and learn how to handle your trauma. I honestly feel everyone should give therapy a chance. There are traumas that are passed down through generations. Our parents weren’t perfect. Therapy helps us see why we think and act a certain way even subconsciously. I would also tell myself to do more things that made me happy and not to make others happy. In the end it goes unnoticed and bring no happiness for you.

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