What I Wish I Knew At Age 13

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 13. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at.

Hey 13 year old, When sharing your opinion on subjective topics, music, movies, food, etc. There is no need to be hostile. The music doesn't suck, you just don't like it. The pizza topping isn't horrible, you just don't like it.

Hey 13 year old, Safe adults don’t ask you to keep secrets from other adults. A safe secret feels exciting, is good news for somebody, and eventually will no longer be a secret, such as a surprise party or a secret present. Beware of secretive adults.

Hey 13 year old, LGBTQA+ topics are not just for adults to discuss. Children and teenagers can be part of the LGBTQA+ also. There's nothing inherently adult about the topic of queer people and queer culture. If you can see straight couples, why not gay couples?

Hey 13 year old, Unless your parent/s or guardian/s are complete sociopaths, if you want more freedom or you want them to buy something for you, then work hard to do all your chores. Get an app for chores if you need to. Learn to do so one by one.

Hey 13 year old, Learn to do -- and enjoy -- things by yourself. You're going to miss out on a lot of fun if you keep waiting for someone else to accompany you.

Hey 13 year old, Don’t be afraid to lose people. Be afraid of losing yourself by trying to please everyone around you. Name your point of view and don’t be afraid to lose toxic people around you after confronting them.

Hey 13 year old, I love your hair <33

Hey 13 year old, В англійській мові не обов'язково знати граматику, а головне вміти говорити. Навіть якщо ти не зовсім правильно складеш речення тебе і так зрозуміють

Hey 13 year old, 13

Hey 13 year old, read as many as you can.

Hey 13 year old, Take care of your teeth. If you don't, you'll end up losing your gums and your enamel, and those don’t grow back. Once they're gone, they’re gone forever.

Hey 13 year old, 4 years from now you'll look back and realize how small everything you worried about was. the world is bigger than you and your problems, and everything that matters now won't as much in the future.

Hey 13 year old, I know life can be unfair and hard, but stick around. It mightn't seem like it sometimes, but life is worth living! Just try to focus on the small things and enjoy those little moments. Sometimes in life it's the little things that make you smile ❤❤❤

Hey 13 year old, hey, I see that special interest of yours. Some people may call it weird, stupid, ugly or other negative things like that.. but not me. I think it's really cool! Pursue your passions and stay true to yourself! <33

Hey 13 year old, guess what? I'm 13 too. I know it can be tough, life seems to turn around and treat you different at this age, but y'know what? Don't listen to whatever negative thoughts cross your mind, or what anybody else says. Live life at it's fullest!

Hey 13 year old, that shirt looks stunning on you ;)

Hey 13 year old, I don't know who here needs this, but I want you to promise me that you will never kill yourself. I know, it's a big promise to make, and sometimes it may be hard to keep, but please promise me that. Someone out there will miss you; I know it.

Hey 13 year old, What you post on social media now, follows you. If you would cringe at it in the future don't post it now. (please I am begging you.)

Hey 13 year old, if somebody makes you believe you're not pretty enough or not cool enough, it's not your job to prove them otherwise.

Hey 13 year old, I wish I knew that porn is bad