Welcome to my annual 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
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1. Each day from December 1 through December 12 I will put up a new giveaway HERE on my website with instructions on how to enter, a detailed description of the prize, and some stuff about the book or series. Each giveaway is different and each has ONE WINNER. MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL
2. Each giveaway runs UNTIL DECEMBER 13.
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IN EACH POST I WILL HIGHLIGHT A BOOK
TODAY’S BOOK HIGHLIGHT IS THE TURNING SERIES!
TWISTED SPICY WHY CHOOSE SERIES-COMPLETE ROMANCE
DESCRIPTION
THIS SERIES IS COMPLETE!
(AND IT HAS A COMPLETE SPIN-OFF SERIES TOO)
ALL THREE BOOKS ARE IN TODAY’S GIVEAWAY
TAKING TURNS
(TURNING SERIES BOX SET!)
This 2500+ page set contains the USA Today Bestselling Series and spinoffs Taking Turns, Turning Back, His Turn, Total Exposure, The Pleasure of Panic, The Boyfriend Experience, and Play Dirty.
TURNING BACK – Rochelle left Turning Point Club behind last year. She made a new life and moved on. But when Bric shows up asking if she’d like to play again, she can’t resist. What she had with them could’ve been so much more. It would’ve been so much better if she didn’t let it get so… personal. But now she’s got her priorities straight. She doesn’t need them. They need her. And this time, she’s playing for pleasure.
HIS TURN – Bric’s friends are settling down. That game is over but no one said he couldn’t play another one with new people. Jordan Wells is a lot like Bric—demanding, stubborn, and dominant. And he’s got a third player for them—but she’s just like Bric too. Three alphas vying for control of the game? It’s ridiculous. But it sure won’t be boring.
TOTAL EXPOSURE – When her therapist suggests the unconventional treatment of total exposure to cure Evangeline’s fear of being watched, she is scared to death. But the anonymous stranger on the other side of the cameras isn’t playing by the rules. He leaves her commanding notes, demanding she obey—and suddenly Evangeline finds herself craving his attention.
THE PLEASURE OF PANIC – Issy has no interest in other people’s games. She’s a player, for sure. A good one too. But she is control one-hundred percent of the time no matter what. Until her best friend, Chella, gifts her a game from Jordan Wells she never asked to play. Suddenly her whole life is turned upside down and… it’s not terrible. Because there’s a hot bodyguard playing along with her.
THE BOYFRIEND EXPERIENCE – Oaklee needs a boyfriend like… yesterday. And Jordan Wells is the game master, so she hits him up for a fake boyfriend game. Unfortunately for Oaklee, her reputation precedes her and Lawton Ayres the only guy left in town willing to put up with her over-the-top antics. He’s a billionaire, he’s well-dressed, well spoken, smart, kind… and well, he’s sorta perfect. But she’s not buying the boyfriend for herself, she needs Lawton to ruin her arch enemy. This is probably not going to turn out the way she imagined…
PLAY DIRTY – Jordan is tired of the games. He doesn’t want to do it anymore. He wants the love he lost years ago. And when she shows up looking to try again, for a moment he thinks it might work out. But it was never just the two of them. It was always three. And suddenly Jordan finds himself playing a whole new game. One he didn’t set up. One he’s not in control of. One that will change his life forever.
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MFM
FORCED PROXIMITY
ENEMIES TO LOVERS
ALPHA ASSHOLE(S)
FRIENDS TO LOVERS
WHY CHOOSE
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GIVEAWAY #9
THE TAKING TURNS GIFT SET
WHAT’S IN THE TAKING TURNS GIFT SET!
- Signed Copies of Taking turns, Turning Back, and His Turn
- JA Huss “It’s Not Hoarding if it’s Books” Tote Bag
- Turning Series “Black Tie Affair” Hand-Poured Candle (made by ME!)
- Book Review Checklist Notepad
- Library of Flowers “Forget Me Not” Salt Soak
- Tokyo Milk “Trust Me, Totally Hot” Candle Tin
- Tokyo Milk “My Favorite Drama Queen” Soap
- Scrunchie!
- Shower Steamer!
- Fuzzy Socks!
- Organic Cotton Tea Towel
- 2026 JA Huss Swag Bag (Sticker Sheet, Sticker, Lip Balm, Pen, Drawstring Bag)
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What would your younger self think of your life right now?
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MY ANSWER
I think my younger self would be half impressed, half disappointed! lol. Younger selves are so judgy.
Impressed, obviously, because I’ve done a lot with my life.
But also slightly disappointed that I’m not a famous thoroughbred horse trainer. <–which was what I truly wanted to be in 6th grade.
I was OBSESSED with horse racing. (Those damn Black Stallion books as a kid ruined me…)
I can still remember telling Kevin Kelly this in 6th grade and he sneered at me. lol
He was THE BAD BOY in our class. SO BAD. Gave NO FUCKS in 6th grade.
Why I was telling him my hopes and dreams, I have no idea. But he sneered at me and said, “Never gonna happen. Nobody grows up to be what they dreamed of in 6th grade.” Like he was this time-traveling “Old Soul” who knew everything.
Well, he was right. lol Fuck you, Kevin. 😉
(And now… I think I totally need to write a story about Bad Boy Kevin Kelly…)
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My younger self would be impressed I paid of my mortgage LOL! But would probably be disappointed I haven’t (yet) written a book. Sigh…
I think the question should be flipped around – what does my middle-aged self wishes I would have done / accomplished / TRIED when I was younger and too dumb to realize the risk?
She would be disappointed. No brilliant super interesting career and 3 kids. Yeah. No. She wouldn’t look twice at me and my life. But love happened. Family happened and yeah, here I am!
It’s been a good year despit all of my many Health problems.
My younger self would probably be in shocked with how my life turned out because it was definitely not what I planned or had in mind
I think my younger self would be proud of my family and where I am today. It would also be annoyed at how hard of a struggle it was to get here. But I wouldn’t change a thing!
I think my younger self would be surprised, never would she have thought she would be happily married and in her own house. Younger me was a struggling single mom and my now has amazing people in my life and I get to have a little extra cash. Paying my electric bill is not a struggle and if I want brie cheese I can buy it.
My younger self would be pretty happy with me! I am a kinder teacher which, I wanted to be, have a sweet old honey, 2 girls, live in my house, can get what I want when I need it! She may think, I need to get out more, but pretty pleased!
After arguing with my two youngest sons this morning before school, my younger self would ask me why I had so many children. 6 altogether. 3 boys and 3 girls.
I didn’t expect to be a young(ish) widow but I also didn’t expect to be a partner in a firm.
I think my younger self would be kicking my ass for not educating myself more but would have been proud of me as a mom and a daughter.
My younger self would be happy with what I accomplished except for one thing – I never got married. However, I am completely at ease with my choices.
I think my younger self would be proud of me for my life now, but also annoyed with me that I went off our plan a decided to marry a man in my 20s. Pop out babies and then decide to stay at home homeschooling them.
My younger self would probably wonder what happened to being a marine biologist. Though she would think that I am strong for making it through the rough times ive been through.
My younger self would be mainly happy, I found true love was happily married and had amasing children.
But also sad that my husband died much younger than he should have.
Also where’s the books I was going to write…
I think younger me would be quite happy with older me. I currently have no regrets for things I wish I had done, or things I did. I have a very healthy 30 year relationship, two wonderful adult or almost adult children and I’m more happy than not (apart from menopause, that’s not making me happy), can’t complain!
I think my younger self would have mixed feelings. She definitely didn’t see my career that I chose. She would definitely be impressed that I got this far.
I think my younger self would be surprised by how my life has turned out. It is a great surprise to me. I have a wonderful family with a son we never thought would happen. I also have a great group of friends that stick with you through all of life’s ups and downs.
She would be proud of how she turned out considering how it started. She’d also give herself a few warnings of pitfalls to avoid and to tell herself to love herself (and her mom) better while she is young.
I think my younger self would be proud of me. I’ve had a few difficult times in my life (becoming a widow at 26 with 4 kids, for one) and l didn’t let those situations control my life and bring me down.
She’d be really sad for me, and wouldn’t believe the things I’ve allowed.
I guess my younger self would be both appalled and excited.
My younger self would say what the hell to me. She would be judgie.. I was the good girl with a hidden want to ve bad girl who married the divorced father of one at twenty two. She’d ask why didn’t you accept one of the other proposals? Why were you so innocent and unseasoned?
She would be so happy about her 3 adult daughters, perhaps sad about some other aspects.
My younger self would be excited that I have 2 wonderful daughters that I am very proud of but sad about the relationship I have with their dad which feels more like roommates than love now.
My younger self would be disappointed, it’s so boring compared to what she thought my life would be.
Honestly she be schocked as hell never in my life would i thought i had 1 kid more less having 2 and a hubby. Whole childhood and late teens was told couldnt have kids and Honestly nevered was intresred in anything or anyone except my books now look at me lol. After being shocked i hope my younger self see how happy we are finally
She would think I am crazy, but totally have got it right. I was raised in the city, but married a man that wanted to be a farmer and rancher. 36 years later and I haven’t lived in a city or town since. I love it all and especially the family we’ve raised.
I think for the most part she would be proud of me. I was a pretty laidback kid and never rocked the boat; still don’t 🙂
i think she would be a little surprised…
A bit of a depressing answer but my younger self never envisioned making it this far. I had dreams of working with horses but my health failed me. Being disabled from a very young age has been a lot to cope with. I still struggle to see a future even now but I have a daughter. She got the equestrian gene so I live vicariously through her 💗
Not too take love too serious & to live my life thing more about what could happen. Cancer can hit anyone!!
My younger self would be proud!! Hell my now self is proud LOL. I am the weirdo who knew what she wanted in 1st grade and set my life out doing just that. I have my life’s goal of a career as a nurse, happily married with 3 amazing kiddos. I am incredibly blessed and know younger me would be jumping up and down celebrating everything we accomplished.
I think she would say that I did pretty good. She would also say it is about time you finally stood up for yourself. What took you so long?
My younger self would be happy she’s got a beautiful daughter and can stand on her own without depending on anyone ❤️
I think my younger self would be proud to be breaking some generational curses and glad to see we got away from our crazy ass family!
What the F girl! How could you let us be in this situation?
I think my younger self would be proud of me. I have my own business with a second job, a beautiful family! My younger self didn’t know what she wanted to do, she wanted to fit in and now I don’t care what anyone thinks and I just live my life how I see fit! 🥰
I was just talking about this with my mom last night with my 20 year highschool reunion on the horizon. My younger self would be shocked by how my life turned out and slightly disappointed. Since I was in my teens I have had my future “figured out”. I was going to be married with kids and a big house. I was going to have a job as a teacher with college degrees under my belt. I wanted what a lot of other people wanted at the time. And here I am now 37 years old with known of that. At 23 years old I became sick —then later deemed disabled —-and had to quit my job. Even though we have been together 16 years, my boyfriend doesn’t want to get married and due to my disabilities/health issues I was told I cannot have kids as it would probably kill me. With one paycheck (I have disability but it doesn’t go to far) we cannot afford adoption. My fur baby who was like my son passed away 3/5/19 and it broke my heart. We just closed on a house after 15 years of living in a crappy apartment with a slumlord. But everything I wanted for my life I never got or got in a different way than what I saw. I think my younger self would say just thank God your here and living everyday to the best of your ability and just appreciate what he has given you.
My younger self would be proud of some of the goals I accomplished, maybe even impressed but would definitely be disappointed in some of the choices I’ve made.
I believe my younger self would be disappointed that I “settled” for the life I have. However she would have been proud of me as a mother. – my son is an amazing human being .
Ha Ha My younger self would probably be bored. My adventurous ways have slowed way down. I’d rather stay in and craft, read, or garden.
it’s not the life I pictured. I dreamt of being a wife and mother. Reaching my early 20’s I chose not to have kids and found a man who wanted the same. We have been married for 30 years and have been blessed to have a happy, fulfilled life.
I’d like to think my younger self would be pleased for the most part with how things turned out. With a great husband and two great sons, although there have been tough times, my life has been pretty sweet. With the best yet to come.
Cheers and thanks xx
I think my younger self would be sad and work like hell to make a better life!
Surprised, proud, and a little sad.
I would have done a lot of things different. I would have worked harder to have more money for the animals. The love and caring for animals will always be there. I applied for a job with a veterinarian hospital and they told me they would get back to me. It was raining and I got in my car to leave. The doctor ran to my car and told me he could see the compassion I had and hired me. I lasted 3 days. I was crying more than the pet parents when they had to put their babies down. I thanked the doctor for the chance, but I have left there everyday crying. We are still friendly.
My younger self would think wow you’re divorced with 3 kids. I never saw that coming. However since the ex is gone I can get as many furbabies as I want.
I think my younger self would be happy.
My younger self would also be (at least) half impressed. I made my 6th grade dream come true by performing on a professional stage in a dance festival (community piece) so also fuck you Kevin Kelly! And I was noticed and complimented afterwards by one of the festival artistic directors 😁 I also have my high school-era dream job (just in an unplanned location) AND am a season ticket holder for the ballet. Missed the rich and famous part which I thought I’d need to be a dance subscriber.
My younger self would be to much in shock that I am divorced with 3 kids and did not become a Archeologist.
My younger self would be proud of us.
My plan was to attend Cornell University and become a psychologist. Instead, I fell in love my junior year and got married when I was 19, had a son at 24, divorced at 26, moved to Vegas, met my now husband (married 25 years this year) and worked in Purchasing until I retired. So no, based on everything I’ve been through, my younger self would be impressed with what I’ve accomplished, especially during the years I was a single mom, but also very disappointed that I gave up all my dreams to marry a stupid boy who ended up cheating on me.
I believe she would be happy
Some things she would be so happy about and other things surprised at. But they all happen for a reason!
My younger self your be like at least you have money to do stuff but why aren’t you doing it?
I don’t do anything I’m very much a home body but I’m okay with that.
My younger self your be like at least you have money to do stuff but why aren’t you doing it?
I don’t do anything I’m very much a home body but I’m okay with that.
I also think I would have thought that I was crazy for reading some. of the stuff I read.
My younger self would be proud of how I am doing and what I have accomplished
Younger me would be proud of me breaking my shell.
Not to be a debbie downer, but my younger self would not be happy with my current self. Because at this point in my life, I thought I would have a house. And there’s some other things in my life that I wish were different. That I thought were going to be different.
Amazed that I created so much more than my childhood taught me was possible, impressed that I haven’t changed much, just deepened & solidified who I’ve always been, & totally scandalized by my reading list. 😉
I would hope my younger self would be proud of me. 2 adult children doing well and not in jail. 1 child 16 who loves life and her family. Still married for 27 years and in love. So I’m happy and can’t ask for more.
My younger self would be very impressed, surprised, and sad. I never knew what I wanted to do with my life. I never had dreams of being anything but a mom. Didn’t care what job I had or how much money I made. My goal was to be happy. For the most part that is true. I have two of the best daughters anyone could have and don’t have that young struggle we all go through to find our way. Plus a lifelong friendship over 55 years. The marriage part is what is the biggest struggle and disappointment. It’s hard to keep that going while only one person tries. 🙁
My younger self would be very proud of the person I am today. I’ve accomplished many of my goals (Nursing, bought a house, married a man I truly love).
No regrets!
I think my younger self would be shocked and amazed and slightly in awe of me today. 1, cause I’m covered in tattoos like younger me always wanted 2, I’m a semi-successful adult with a steady job, and steady income which younger me did not think was possible and 3, cause I’m a lot less scared to speak and call people’s b.s out now haha
I think my younger self would be totally impressed with how i’ve conducted my life. I feel like i’m extremely lucky to be doing what i’m doing. And extremely lucky to be good at something I really enjoy doing.
I think my younger self would be thrilled and proud that I have three amazing daughters. My younger self would also be beyond disappointed and wonder why I wasted half my life before finally getting a divorce 🤣
My younger self would be amazed at how different my life is compared to what I had planned/envisioned. She would also be astonished by how much better and more fulfilling my life is than what was expected.
Overall, younger me would be pretty happy with our life right now.
My younger self would be shocked since I never wanted to get married or have kids, surprise I have both!! I’ve been married for 25 and 3 kiddos. Also proud because even though I didn’t end up in the career I dreamed of I’m in one that I love and have been doing it for 28 years.
Honestly I think my younger self would say ” WTF happened”
I’ve done a lot in my life and have had opportunities that most people dont so I think she’d be happy
Julie! You should write a book about Kevin (as the bad guy who doesn’t win)and a book version of yourself (who totally wins) with your beautiful, majestic horses then mail him a copy and tell him to suck it 😉 But my younger self would be disappointed probably almost completely lol. She would be thrilled that I have a beautiful family but I was so head strong as a girl. I was sassy and sarcastic but with a heart of gold and I know she would put her foot up my ass for not becoming a Veterinarian. My husband and I do own two successful businesses, but I don’t do what truly makes me happy and that’s why my younger self would totally drag me through the mud.
Probably think I should’ve done more.
My younger self would probably think boy we raised some good boy’s plus wow can’t believe we have that many grandchildren already 😂. Then would think why do you work so hard and not enjoying your life at your age.
My younger self would be very happy with my life. I have a husband who adores me and that I love with my whole heart. A job that I love doing. 1 grandkids who are just the best I could ask for. However the kids might be upsetting. Can’t have everything 😪
My younger self would be upset that I had to get out of the military, but would pretty impressed that I have a successful career and a pretty kick ass kiddo. She would be sad that I am alone, but ok with it considering the options.
Probably a little disappointed about my life now. After my husband passed it seems things just stopped. He was the outgoing one so got me out. I now stay home for the most part instead of doing those things I wish I would. I have a good life otherwise, just need to get out there!
I think she would be happy with it
that i an a survivor
Mine would def be telling me to get my shit together and asking why when that boy I was crushing on gave me that mixed tape I didn’t listen to it until 20 years too late?
Would be disappointed that didn’t try harder to achieve goals and dreams.
I would love to think she would be proud even though my life is completely different from the plan. The plan was to join the Navy. Did not happen had a baby dropped out of high school. Got a GED went to collage in my 30s and became a nurse.
I feel the younger me would be proud of what I have done and achieved. Also at the kind of person I am and strive to be everyday.
I think she would be surprised I survived taking care of my paraplegic husband for 23 years and raising a family. I think she would be sad to know that I am alone now and will probably live the rest of my life that way.
I think my younger self would be happy. Maybe surprised by the amount of book I have but love the life ❤️
I think my younger self would be surprised. Definitely not where I thought I’d see myself. Owning a home, moved out of state again. Different career choices and still having family close by.
My younger self would not believe that we were able to get out from under the religious oppression we were under and we could find our true selves. Younger me wouldn’t believe the network of people and friends from all walks of life that we’ve built. Younger me also believed we were going to marry a farmer from my hometown and never leave – so I’m sure she would be astonished that we married a military guy who has us moving every 3 years and going on amazing adventures. Sure, younger me is probably disappointed that we didn’t hit our educational or job goals, but I think she’d be happy that we are happy.
Honestly , im a better person now than I was then so I think she would be proud of me. Definetly not perfect , but better, smarter, less anger, more humble, im a good daughter, wife sister, mother and Christian.
My younger self would be shaking her and saying Damn girl lol
My younger self would be happy. I wanted to be a nurse and I still am after 43 years. I wanted to marry the love of my life and have children and grandchildren which has also happened. I wanted to always have great books to read and you help with that!
Younger me would be impressed that I’m still here after everything that I’ve gone through especially with all that my ex husband said and did..
She’d think, “Now, that is what I should major in!” and would immediately start taking photography classes.
Pretty dang proud!!
I feel like my younger self would be proud of me as a person. I have accomplished a lot. I have made mistakes but I have also learned and grown along the way. I think thats all we can truly ask for.
Surprised but happy. I’m running a business like i wanted when I was young only back then it was a book store. Lol
My younger self would be very proud but be sure to point out all the mistakes and wrong turns. She would eventually say “but you didn’t turn out too bad, despite the fact that you still hate math and you’re an accountant”
Honestly, she’d think I waa crazy because I haven’t done anything I said I would. I’ve slowed down reading until recently picking back up because I missed it. I also stopped writing. Life got chaotic and busy with kids and just surviving. Now there’s health issues and financial issues. But at least I Atilla never give up and always still work towards what to do next.
I think she’d be happy if got away from home in one piece, it was rough. She’d also be disappointed that I’m not doing more with my life. I had lots of big plans but never got there. But I’d also feel blessed to have two beautiful children I love with all my heart.
My younger self would be happy. I have two children and that Im in a “real relationship” where i finally meet someone who loves me.
I wanted so much to be an architectural engineer but ill health took that out of my control. I’d tell myself to relax and things will settle even if I’m permanently disabled I have 3 beautiful sons who are my whole life. Hubby too lol 😂
My younger self would think I never expected For you to become such a reader. My younger self would also think you’re pretty darn lazy!!! Lol
She would be proud of how I turned out, and how I handled everything that’s come my way. Also, shocked that when I said (at 9 yrs old) I never want to get married nor have kids, I was not lying. She thought I would change my mind.
You get self would be happy for the boys I raised everything else she would not love
That’s kind of a hard question. My younger self would probably be ashamed of the things I’ve done but would be proud of where I’m at. Except for the fact that I didn’t marry Nick Carter.
My younger self will be happy to see my relationships and career, but disappointed I’m not living abroad like I planned.
I agree with both ‘proud’ and ‘disappointed’. Proud of how far I’ve come and being in the line of work I’m in. Disappointed not in my own home and living more comfortably and that I haven’t finished the two books I started as a teen lol
My younger self would be surprised of how much of a “rebel” I’ve become. I was painfully shy and a rule follower. Now I have tattoos and bend the rules all the time!
Well I. Not a Doctor, so I didn’t follow through with what I thought I wanted to do. That said I have traveled, had experiences, and chilled more than I probably would have. So I’m satisfied now that I’m retiring soon. I’ll just have to figure out what to do next to stay busy.
My younger self would probably be half happy half sad but mostly proud of how strong we have become about how we didn’t let the bullies win. And how we have raised amazing humans that stand up for those whom aren’t ready to stand up for themselves.
My younger self would say well that didn’t go as planned 🤣🤣🤣
My younger self would say, What the hell were you thinking?
My younger self would be proud of the great things that are happinging in my life with sobriety and seeing my children and grandchildren again
I think my younger self would be pretty damn proud of where I am now and how much I have accomplished in life. I have a beautiful family, home, life and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
My younger self would be shocked by my life. I always said I’d get married to a man, and we’d live a fun and exciting child-free life. Where we could travel, and do what we wanted when we wanted while enjoying some drinks. I was never really a fan of kids. They are loud and sticky.
Here I am at 33, with 3 kids. Living a completely sober lifestyle, where we don’t travel because it’s stressful with three young kids. 😂😂
But there’s always time to do it during the retirement years. For now I’ll enjoy the hectic life we’ve created with our kids, and eventually we’ll travel with them on vacations.
I’d be proud of what I’ve accomplished so far, and where I am in life. But, I’d also wonder when I plan on writing the novels I’ve always dreamed of writing.
My younger self would be smiling while saying, “you’re reaping the rewards of all your hard work!”
Honestly, I don’t think me as a teenager would have any appreciation for my life now. I’d always dreamed of having a horse ranch, and I don’t even have a single horse now. But what I do have is meaningful in ways I could not have comprehend back then.
So while I’m sure I would be a disappointment to my younger self, I’m very happy with where my life took me. And there is still time to get that horse ranch 😁
I think my younger self would be happy w the way it ended up. I’d planned to be married w kids and to be a teacher. But I didn’t finish high school and dropped out to work full time. I’m a dog groomer which I love, 45 not married, no kids but I love my life. My picker of men is broken so I never married or had kids and I’m ok w that, I feel to old to start having kids now. My house is half paid off and I’m debt free, so turned out pretty good for a drop out lol
My younger self would be disappointed in me, but my older self is disappointed in her. So I guess we cancel each other out
I think my younger self would have a mix of emotions. Proud, happy, surprised and a little sad with everything we have been through. But that’s life… nothing is linear and we have to roll with the punches that life gives us.
My younger self would be shocked that I have 4 grown kids and 6 granddaughters because I was always saying that I wasn’t ever going to have any kids when I was young.
Seeing as my younger self was very sheltered, she would be proud of me for stepping out of my shell and trying new things and not being a naive little girl. She would be pleased with the life that I have made for myself.
My younger self would say I settled for a boring, routine life and maybe I did but I’m happy for the most part
My younger self would not like where I am and how I got here. I could only tell her you do what you have to do. That you tried it her way but should have made a better effort to do so. I am happy and trying to get my groove back.
Disappointed. Didn’t finish college to take care of my mom after colon cancer. But, she would be proud of me for stepping up to take care of her full time, while I’m battling breast cancer.
I think my younger self with be happy. It’s not what I had thought it would be but it’s been an amazing life. Growing up was not good and all I ever wanted was to be safe and happy. My hubby of 40 years had definitely accomplished that. Never thought I would become a stay-at home mom but it was the most rewarding ‘career’ I ever had. My younger self would be shocked at that
She would be proud of somethings but not so proud of other things.
My younger self would be impressed with my craft room & want to play there. My younger self would also be very judgmental about my children not getting their shit together & have opinions about that.
My younger self would probably think I was nuts for following a man and allowing him to bring me down
I’m not sure what my younger self would think. I wanted to go to college and become a vet, have a farm with horses and do all kinds of equine competitions. I’m a Sahm that has been married to my high school sweetheart with 2 kiddos on a mini farm with no horses but lots of love.
You’ve done good!
My younger self would be proud in some ways but disappointed I’ve let my body go. But sometimes age damages us. Hormones damage us. My younger self was in to playing soccer 4-5 times a week. My older self is paying for my younger self with joint replacements! I would like to be more financially secure but it could be worse.
She’d love my kids but be disappointed on some of the things I settled for.
My younger self would be so proud! I did pretty much everything she had planned, dreamed and wanted! Except traveling more but I’m still young I still have time! I’ve had such a fun and been so loved in my adult life, that’s all I ever wanted!
I think my younger self would be so damn proud of who I became and what I’ve overcome.
Lately, I have been asking her. She’s super proud of me and how far we have come.
My younger self would be so proud! I did pretty much everything she had planned, dreamed and wanted! Except traveling more but I’m still young I still have time! I’ve had such a fun and been so loved in my adult life, that’s all I ever wanted! ❤️
My younger self would be shocked and probably devastated. I’ve always been the mother hen type and couldn’t wait to be a mother but god has had different plans for me and my husband. I’m finally coming to terms with the cards we’ve been dealt but it’s not easy!
I think my younger self would be shocked, disappointed, and happy. My whole life I’ve always known that I want to be a mom. I do have four beautiful children. I’ve been through a lot to get where I am now but it’s not where I would have hoped to be. Still working on improving our lives.
My younger self would probably wow our life is a sh*tshow and maybe do more exercising lol.
My younger self would think I’m boring cause I always thought I’d travel and do way crazier things when I was younger
Like most people, proud of some things disappointed with others. Proud that I am self sufficient and independent and disappointed that I had to be.
My younger self would be both disappointed and proud of where I am at today. Disappointed by a few stumbles, change in direction but proud that we have survived, we are thriving and living a fantastic life.
My younger self would be alright with where im at in life right now, we’ve come a long way from where we weren
I think my younger self would mostly be proud of the person I am today. I’ve reached my professional goals and successfully raised 2 amazing humans with my husband of 32+ years. We’ve been able to help care for our aging/dying parents to show them the love and kindness we were raised with, and we are still best friends that enjoy travel, adventures, and the quiet everyday moments together.
she’d be impeached by my accomplishments mostly on my own!
Hindsight is 20/20, but my younger self said I would never ever choose the career I did … but it made me happy and served me well even though I would have made more money if I’d stayed with my original major. I was poor as a kid and dirt broke in my 20s with an abusive marriage …. 30 was a new start, new attitude, new goals. I am much happier and much more prosperous today. Life is fun and full so I think my younger self would at least give me a fist pump.
My younger self would be horrified that she was going to become wrecked by ME/cfs but very proud that I turned that disaster into becoming an author – even though I’m not very successful yet. ( I use a pen name for my books, so I’m not promoting myself on your page.)
I had always wanted to be an author, but never had the time or enough inclination before being forced to stop my busy life and rest 24/7.
I’m prefacing this comment by saying this is my all time favorite series. From the story to the book covers. Whew had to get that out of my system.
My younger self would think I have done pretty good for myself. She might say you should have taken a few more risks and live a little, but life has been good to me. I’m very fortunate.
My younger self (high school age) would be happy I moved from a northern state to a warm state. In high school I mentioned to a teacher that I wanted to move out of state and he said it was normally the ones who say they do that don’t end up doing so. I told him right there that I had already lived out of state before, so I’m capable of doing so! Well I moved a handful of years ago after I sold a business.
My Younger self would be slightly disappointed that I don’t have a “stable career” now that I know longer have the business. My younger and current self aren’t the best with transitions. lol
My younger self would be appalled at how little I socialize now. I used to be a social butterfly, now my time is focused on my fully grown kids and my granddaughter.
I think my younger self would burst into tears and be shocked that I’m so safe and happy. That I married my dream, have my amazing kids, and that I did turn out to be a GOOD mom. I always dreamed about that when I was younger, and I NEVER thought I’d ever, ever experience this.
Ok so I lied about my age & worked constantly from 14 years old. Trying to be a better person was a good goal. But I was too proud to realize I could have done it better if I would have listened to people much smarter than me. What I could have done in 10 steps took me 30 steps & a lot of unnecessary hard times. Met goals but I wasn’t as smart as I thought I was!!! When you’re young you should probably at least consider the wisdom offered to you!!
My younger self would be extremely proud of me , I was a Widow at age 52 .i knew I had to keep on going , I had my life that I needed to live . I became a very strong woman and independent
My younger self would think I’m boring and help my older self live out out my fantasies and dreams and desires
I think my younger self would be proud of current me. I have come so far from the sad little pudgy girl I was.
My younger self would be stunned with her mouth wide open. The me now have done things my younger self would not even think about since she was a sheltered mess. All new experiences that would have never done when younger, reading the things i have read now, would never have been a thought for that younger me’s mind. Let alone have a husband who treats me like a queen and treats me better than any boy i dated in the past.
My younger self would be like who the hell is that and then say but you’re totally awesome
Well…. I was a preacher’s daughter that was the oldest. I wasn’t allowed to do anything and I mean anything. When I met my husband he was a little wild. So I’ve got to do everything I wanted. Even read any book I wanted. Maybe my younger self might be a little disappointed but I like to think my younger self would be so proud of me. I became ME!
My younger self would think it was soooo cool how much I travel and how I’ve finally become comfortable enough in my skin to participate in things like cosplay.
My younger self would probably be a bit disappointed that I’m so boring, lol.
My younger self would be to much in shock that I am divorced with 2 grown up kids and did not become an Archeologist as planned. I work in a school and have good friends., love going to gigs and enjoy having my fur babies too.
She would say keep your head up. I am proud that you will raised 2 beautiful girls without financial support from their father or his family. You will escape the 23 yrs of abuse. But it will last forever in your memory, You’re going to get stronger, but it will take time. You will learn to do it on your own. It’s won’t be easy. You will find the meaning of love and lose it after yrs. He will love your children and be beside you till the end but as only friends. You will lose your whole bloodline by 55. But you’re going to get through it. Your family will watch from above and silently by your side. You will raise 2 beautiful girls and have three beautiful grandchildren.
You will finally find peace ! You will escape homelessness, health issues, and being disabled. You 23 yr relationship gave you your girls. And they will give grandchildren. But you will have to learn to love yourself first to fine peace. And be being on your own living alone will teach you that you are enough without being in relationships. Live & Love yourself because Jan you are a blessing even if you don’t see or feel like it. Because you are one of God’s children on earth. 16 yr old Jan doesn’t know that 56 yr old Jan will find peace. But she has. I Love Myself Today and that’s enough on its own.
She would be so happy to see that we’ve overcame all the obstacles that life had thrown our way. And how well we raised our son.
My younger self wouldn’t be surprised with all the autoimmune and health issues I have due to trauma.
My younger self would be mad that I’m already so frail at only age 60. But, I did retire on my own prerogative (win), and I did publish my first book (win) and I have been happily married for 30 years with lots of happy and healthy kids and grandkids, so… win!
My younger self would think she should’ve did more and got healthier before her illness set in at 30. But she would be so happy with the love she found, the family that supports her and the kids she has that love her unconditionally.
I think my younger self would be happy with me and with what I’ve done. It hasn’t been easy but with determination and the help of my husband and son, I’ve done quite a bit.
Mine would be proud that we are doing exactly what I wanted to be a kid.
Younger me would be a little disappointed I haven’t traveled more
She would be proud and happy.
I think my younger self would also be both impressed and disappointed. Impressed because I did fingers a great man to marry who has loved me for almost 25 yrs and have 3 great kids that I thought i could never have and disappointed because my health took a toll on me but I’m trying to live it the best I can.
I think my younger self would be surprised where we have ended up, but not upset. I definitely did not become a veterinarian which was the original life goal, and joining the Army was definitely not on the radar despite being an Army Brat growing up!
The nice hubby and cute kids were in the general plan so I nailed that one lol.
I feel like she would be proud because I have an amazing family,good husband and a good job!
Not what we thought we would be doing but not unhappy about it either.
My younger self would probably be super proud of me. Back in the day I was just a wild child.
She would not believe we ended up here.
I’ve made mistakes and learned from most. I got married too young , had three children I love dearly, got divorced and am happy where my life is now. I think my younger life would say you should of enjoyed your singled life and waited to get married but would be happy how I’ve grown and where I’m at now.
I younger self would be proud of what I have done. Although she would have probably wanted me to be married by now. Lol
First, probably surprised I’m still around. Sad at who isn’t woth us anymore. Unsurprised that I am still unmarried and right now, unencumbered by any relationship. Oh and shocked as hell by where I’m living and what I have done and currently are doing for work. I didn’t do amy of the things Younger Anna imagined for her furtuee.
My younger self would be disappointed in what I have accomplished but proud of my taking care of family.
I think my younger self would be disappointed by the way things turned out and sad for things I endured but happy that I am in a better place now surrounded by positivity.
My younger self would be so disappointed.
I think the me under 13 would be confused at my boring life in an apartment😆, but the me between 13-20 would be impressed that A) I’m even still alive 😂 and B) I am raising an amazing teenager and we have a place of our own. 🥰
I think the me under 13 would be confused at my boring life in an apartment😆, but the me between 13-20 would be impressed that A) I’m even still alive 😂 and B) I am raising an amazing teenager and we have a place of our own. 🥰
My younger self would be proud mostly with a sprinkle of disappointment mixed in. Naturally, not everything is exactly as I would like it to be, but I have hope and someday (fingers crossed- in the not too distant future) things will pan out. I’m nothing if not patient and optimistic.
My younger self would be very disappointed at how my life has turned out. I have had a lot of bad luck but, I do ave 3 wonderful children and 2 beautiful granddaughters.
You have raised awesome kids! And you need to wear more color!
I used to tell my mom I would live in the grandest house in New Orleans (a girl who had never left the PNW and was enamored of the architecture she saw in books and movies) and she would scoff and tell me “they have snakes, you know” (I have a severe, SEVERE phobia), and I would reply, “I’ll be so rich I’ll have 24/7 security to walk around me and get any snakes out of my sight like they never exist. As well as a personal chef and maid!” so……. that younger me would be very, VERY disappointed LOL
I don’t know, she wanted to be married with kids.
Pretty happy with it!! ❤️
My younger self would be extremely impressed. I am a mom of six kids, I have a full time job, and I’m a full time college student going for my second degree and still have time to read!
My younger self would be proud of all we have overcome in this life and for having made it so to speak!
My younger self would be very happy that I actually made it out of my home state and proud that I’ve even lived in Guam for short time.
She would be super proud but still wonder if she could’ve went any further career wise
Definitely things to proud about, and things to be disappointed in.
My younger self would not only be blown away that we are still here , but absolutely astounded by the fact we married our dream man and have the most wonderful son , and are starting our own bakery against all odds. Little me would absolutely love our life now .
My younger self would be amazed at how far I’ve come since I was younger and had to endure all the trauma I faced through out life and have worked on overcoming all that!
I think she would be someone disappointed, a lot sad but empathetic
My younger self certainly would have thought my life would have turned out differently, but I think she would have still been happy with where I am now because my older self is.
My younger self would be somewhat impressed with my career and probably not happy with my child free status. But I am old enough now that I don’t care!!
probably surprised I did not follow through with my original plans…
That I’m a “Bad Ass” and have accomplished a lot. Give No Fucks and take no Shit.
From afar she would think I was cool and awesome!! I have kids and married. But if she got to know me, she would probably be annoyed that I’m not doing what I wanted to do.
Write the story! Probably that everything turned out OK and I finally picked the right guy!!!! She would love my grand babies 🙃
That requires some deep thinking! I know my younger self would be pleased that I am more self confident and delighted that not only did I have children of my own, but that I have 2 of the most wonderful grandchildren on the face of the earth!!
I hope she would think it was a fine life. My self, young or old, never really had dreams.
Happy holidays! 🎄❤️🎄
Younger me would never believe that I’d grow into a roll that would involve such leadership and confidence to manage a team. And wonder why is there so much math!? Art degrees aren’t supposed to math.
I think my younger self would be impressed with how far my confidence has come. I am a mum, I own my own house and I work full time. Not only that but when my father passed away it was a huge learning curve for me, dealing with coroners and solicitors and arranging the funeral, not nice but still
Life experience that will shape me going forwards. I now know that come what may I will be alright and I can cope with a lot more then I thought I could.
My younger self would be happy to know that everything is falling into place and going good
Younger me would be sad the burden continues but proud of how it’s carried.
I think my younger self would be proud of me, for overcoming all the struggles and breaking generational curses daily.
My younger self would be surprised and proud of what I’ve achieved! But he biggest surprise will be that I’ve learned to be a better cook and that we have our own garden where we are growing vegetables, herbs and fruits. It is definitely not something I did until 2020.
She’s be equal measures surprised / impressed / disappointed I think 😂 impressed with how much I’ve travelled and lived in different places, countries, the amount of different experiences and jobs I’ve done. She’d be pleased that I’m still a huge reader, I used to read ALL the time as a kid. But, in some aspects…. she’d probably be like, girl what happened…?! Still so many ducks to get in a line…
Surprised I made it to adulthood and came out strong and somewhat normal.
I think my younger self would be a little disappointed with me not becoming a famous singer and songwriter, but maybe also a little bit impressed because I am a licensed professional, respected in my field. Not rich and famout, but still
Think my younger self would be in a state of shock, went completely of piste, coped with some major changes and I’m still standing
I think I would be a little shocked at where my life is right now.
My younger self would probably ask my today self WTF happened to all your plans
I think my younger self would not be surprised, although never did i think I would be doing what I do for a living. I have always wanted to have kids and to be helping people and I am doing that. So although it didn’t happen the way I dreamed it would, it has turned out how I figured it would.
My younger self would probably ask my today self WTF happened to all your plans. Where did you go wrong
My younger self would be disappointed in the person I am today, disappointed in not fulfilling my dreams
I’d be proud of myself for taking charge of my life again.
My younger self would probably be a little disappointed that I didnt marry Johnny Depp lol but also proud that we over came everything we went thru when we thought is was better to just die at one point.
We turned out pretty good!!! Now get up and get in shape!!
Shocked. I’ve done nothing with my life that my younger self set out to do. First I was supposed to be a flight attendant. Then I was supposed to join the military. Instead… I had a child out of Woodlock before the age of 18 which just qualified me from joining the military or being a flight attendant. Lol and then at age 27 I began to go blind and at age 50 had to retire from accounting on Social Security due to my blindness. Now I get by with listening to your audiobooks and helping raise my grandchildren.
Both in awe and disappointed. Some amazing things happened but also some very bad decisions.
My younger self would be impressed I think and happy that I went from a nervous, quiet person to someone who has a very satisfying life. I have written and published my own books, have a job that I never thought I would be able to do. I worked in factories and shops and now I am in an office with good pay. I am a much more confident person and don’t waste my time worrying what other people think like I used to. I am much tougher now. I always hoped to have a house, family etc. Now I own a house, have a great partner and a talented son who has been to Uni and is making his way in a music career. I think my Younger Self would say Good on You.
My younger self would probably be upset with me, because my life has not turned out the way I planned for it too.
My younger self would be proud of what I have accomplished
She would be horrified.
I would tell my older self to take it easy on myself, not judge myself so much and give myself some grace
Oh I’d think about what I should have done differently but I’d be proud of many of my accomplishments especially what a good mother and grandmother I am as well as how much love I offered to friends and family.
Firstly -YES to bad boy Kevin Kelly book 💖 I think my younger self would be shocked that the life full of heartbreaks and left turns turned into something full of love, kids, grandkids, laughter, road trips, magic, and more plot twists than a JA Huss series. She’d be proud that I became softer in some places, stronger in others – and absolutely delighted that I still read spicy books and cause chaos on purpose. And I finally became the woman who chooses joy on purpose.
I think my younger self would be like I made it, I survived, and lived. It may have been a tough road but I came out stronger than ever.
My old self would be impressed! I’ve accomplished a lot of what I dreamed of. I wanted more kids but that was out of my hands. I’m very happy with my life!
She would think I don’t have enough fun anymore. Note to current self let loose a little more in 2026!
My younger self would be so disappointed in me. I have messed up so many good things in my life and been taken advantage of by so many different people. I think my younger self would be disgusted with the person I have become. I also think she would be proud of the things I have overcome. I am striving to be someone my younger self would be more proud of instead of disappointed in.
My younger self would be calling me a dummy for not taking better care of my health, somewhat disappointed that I drifted away from some of my friends, and wondering how I landed such a perfect man for me,
My younger self was kind of a reckless party girl with no goals..lol I think she would be happy that we got it together and created a pretty good life, with kids (that she didn’t want) and grandkids.
My younger self would be shocked that I married…. And divorced. My younger self would be disappointed that I didn’t pursue my career goal of being a cultural anthropologist, I unfortunately listened to the naysayers. I’d be surprised by the tough things I’ve been through and survived.
I don’t know that my younger self would be impressed with me this year. But on the whole I survived. And my younger self knows that better than anything. Also Fuck Kevin!
I think my younger self would have mixed feelings about how my life has turned out I never would I guess I would have lost my mom to breast cancer when I was just 20 and being impressed with how my life is turned out
My younger self would be extremely disappointed in my life right now. Hell, I’m disappointed in my life right now.
I think my younger self would think “Hey, let’s try that again!”
My younger self would be happy and surprised.
My younger self would be disappointed❤️🎄Thank you for the chance🎁🎅 Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas too you🎅🎄🤶
My younger self would say to me, “WTF?? What happened?? This isn’t what you set out to do in your life!!!”
She would be surprised and very proud that I’ve been married 41 years, one child, 2 granddaughters. I always said I wasn’t going to marry due to childhood wasn’t the best and my sister was murdered by her husband. I stayed in one job for 41 years but didn’t but disappointed that I didn’t make the best financial decisions. All in all, I’m happy and proud of me and I did the best I could do.
I think my younger self would be surprised and say what happened? Why are you doing this and not that? They call them curveballs for a reason lol
My younger self would think “well at least you got part of it right” lol I always wanted to have kids and be there for them but I also thought I would have traveled more.
I think my younger self would be surprised and proud. My life is definitely different than I expected, but I’m very happy.
I think my younger self would be very proud of me. I have set out to do many things and have either accomplished them or made significant progress. I have done very well for myself and didn’t hurt anyone to get to where I am. Not only would my younger self feel pride, I think my younger self would feel empowered.
My younger self would be shaking her head . She wanted to be a Photographer or a Writer . She had huge imaginations she was athletic and loved sport .
Now I have 7 kids no career , health issues and had severe depression when my dad passed away .
But I’m still here beat my depression and my health os slowly getting better . I may not have my dreams of that book I wanted to write but I’m still kinda proud that I’m here and survived.
My younger self would be very happy with me. Had my mega party days, settled down with kids. Retired at 56 with full pension bought an RV and travel.
I would hope she would be proud.
My younger self would think ~ Wow I will be AMAZING!!
My younger self would be surprised that I got this old.
Hmm I think my younger self would be pretty happy with my life now. I have a home, a job I enjoy and people that I love – what more can you ask for?
Younger self to old fossil – you were slow to learn, repeated mistakes, made poor choices with good intentions but sometimes long reaching effects. But you lived in the moment and made many memories that you constantly re-visit to this day. Paying the piper these days and it’s not easy but you have heart and will make it.
She would be proud of me, but wamt me to try harder 🖤✨️🥀🎄
My younger self would probably smack me
In some ways, she’d be pretty impressed. As an only child, when I got to college, sharing a dorm room with another person was challenging. Each year, it got shorter and shorter before someone moved out, luckily. Senior year I had my own room from the get-go. Considering I didn’t make it eighteen weeks freshman year, I’ve lived for 30 years with my husband and haven’t wanted to ask him to go away once. LOL I’ve also stayed 25 years at the same job before retiring at 55. However, I’m not very fiscally responsible, so I think my younger self would be disappointed by that.
Would probably be very surprised of where Iam. Have a son and a So, I always thought id be single and childless my whole life.
I think she would be shocked but impressed with my perseverance
My younger self would be proud of what I have achieved professionally and where all I have been to, but at the same time she would be disappointed that at the age of 52 I am single and childless and reading more about love and romance than what I have ever experienced by myself.
I think she would be a little disappointed I haven’t gone far but also content with where life has taken me, and a little sad I havent found “the bestest boyfriend ever!” Yet <- 10 year old me had dreams!
I think my younger self would be proud of where I am now. My husband and I will be married for 30 years this December. We have had a good life, 2 great kids and a very special dog and grand dog. We have our ups and down but that is life and the struggles just make us stronger.
I think my younger self would be laughing me now. I always said growing up that I would never get married and I would never have kids. I’ll be married 16 years in June and I have great kids now.
I’m currently 49yrs old and if I went back to age 17, I wouldn’t believe that I was finally free of my Step- mom and her side of the family, and yes, that includes my dad. I would take that time to tell myself to keep my mouth shut for just a few more years, get a good education WITH work experience, and move far,far, far away from all of them. Then cut all contact with them. Take the time to look up the man that I’m married to, and ask him in a date. I know I’m my heart that no matter what life handed me, I was always supposed to meet and marry this man.
Anyway, I think my younger self would be surprised, but yet proud of me.
I think my younger self would be proud. I’ve been married for 30 years, have two amazing children. We have a German Shepherd who is our third child :-). We’ve always rescued our animals and I’m proud of that.
My younger self would be proud of some things, disappointed in others. She would be proud of how I kicked cancer’s arse, and not letting my depression consume me during that time. She’d be disappointed at some of the things I haven’t done. I too, was consumed by horses, in particular, The Black Stallion. I knew I was too tall to be a jockey, but I was consumed by the Arabian horse. I still don’t have much riding skills, but I came close. I married into a family that has a horse farm, with Arabians. My mother in law raised Crabbet Arabians. They are smaller, a bit stockier than the more standard Egyptian Arabian like Cass ‘Ole, the horse that played The Black. But it’s still horses!
My younger self would be happy that I got most of what I wanted out of life 🙂
Slightly disappointed that I didn’t go to law school and become a big bad corporate lawyer, but probably impressed that I’ve been married for 28 years and have 2 great kids!
my younger self would think i landed could after all and would be proud of me
She’d probably think I’m a bit of a loser. lol But at least I’m working in a job that I’ve wanted to since I was young, so I got at least one thing right.
My younger self would be amazed at how much my life has changed, and how many incredible adventures I’ve had.
Mixed bag, I’m sure. Turns out, I became the ONE thing I had always said I’d never be–a teacher! Not that I despised the profession, but I saw all the downsides: the overwork, the relentless hours, the disrespect (from students, from parents, from society), the low pay, and I said “yeah, that’ll never be me.” Ha. Also turns out, I love the profession despite those very real, very negative downsides, because sometimes–just sometimes–the upsides compensate. <3
My younger self would say wtf? And, well, you did you! As well as, get yourself together, girl!
I think, disappointed but also happy.
Disappointed that I’m a single mom who doesn’t really go out and do anything with friends or even much out of the house at all.
But happy that I have 3 great kids.
Although, she’d probably also be annoyed at me for making mt daughter really mad at me today.
Impressed and a little sad. Impressed with who I am now and the spine we have grown into. Sad being a mom wasn’t in the cards but happy being an aunt was.
Probably disappointed that I have not tried harder to accomplish different things.
I think my younger self, depending on the age, would be as shocked as I could. I used to work myself too much, I couldn’t get school to give me a break, I was busy with hospital appointments with my dad.. I don’t think I could have ever guessed that I’d be where I am. I don’t think I’d be angry or disappointed, I think I’d be so worried about what happened to me to cause it. 🫂🫂
Younger self would be happy that I became more outgoing, but unhappy that I didn’t make more goals for myself.
I think they would be proud at where I am at in life.
I have to agree with your answer. Half impressed, I did pretty well with work. I worked my way up the ladder well. But it was not as high as I would have liked to go. So young me would have been disappointed in that for sure. She would have been proud of me for finding my husband. I miss him everyday, he was a wonderful kind and loving man.
Honestly, I’m not where I dreamed I would be. When I was younger, I wanted to be a school teacher. Unfortunately, life got in the way, so I never finished my degree. I’m still happy right now, though, so that’s what counts.
I’d like to think I’m finally in a good place, so my younger self would be ok with where i am
I would hope my younger self would see how strong I really am and be proud of the mother I am to my boys and daughter.
That’s a rough question for sure. Think they would see me as boring, not enjoying things as much as they do or hoped I would.
I think my younger self would be proud of me, taking challenges head on, hitting my goals and ticking things off my bucket list. Life is good.
I don’t think she would ever believe she would be where she has gone with life.
Younger me would not believe me if I told her what the future held. I wanted a career and my own house and to be single. Well, I got the career, got married and got the house with a child. So happy.
I think my younger self would be very proud of what I have accomplished in my life. Also proud of my 40 year marriage with two hard working independent children. Disappointment would be noted for my inability in the past to slow down to enjoy all the small moments in life.
I think my 6th grade self would be proud of all I’ve accomplished so far
Nice home, great family, 3 boys and 13 grandkids. Good job and bills all paid off. I help others when i can and am a genuinly good person. Im satisfied for now
Surprised I am still alive. Honestly, when I was a teen, I didn’t think I would even make it to 30 years. Here I am…. a couple decades past that point in my life. Oh, yeah, shocked at the choices I have had to make as well 😂🤣
She would be disappointed
I think my younger self would be a bit disappointed with some parts of my life and ok with others.
I think my younger self would be very surprised at where life has taken me, this isn’t where we planned to end up. But I think there would also be some things she’d be happy about.
I think my younger self would have mixed feelings but also be surprised by how my life has turned out.
My younger self would think I was an idiot for part of my life.
So, just for fun, I asked my husband this question first and his response was, “I feel like I finally figured it out, sexually”.
Now that we have that out of the way, i’m certain my younger self, who did not have the life experience I have now, would have been very disappointed in my level of accomplishment. Having said that, they would have been surprised and perhaps impressed with the direction I took in my dedication to healing animals. I dare to think they may have been a little jealous but after looking at the level of income provided, perhaps not so much.
I think my younger self would be ok with where we ended up. Always wanted to be a wife and mom and I got that. Disappointed in that I didn’t become a veterinarian which is what I wanted to be but happy that I found something else.
I think my younger self would be disappointed and proud. Mainly because grown me is both disappointed and proud of my life. As a kid, I thought I would have a career, get married and have babies. Well, I got married at 23 and by 26 or 27 was told my husband was infertile. I decided to stay with him (young love and all) and we spent thousands on fertility treatments, but never had any babies. After I turned 41, he decided he wanted someone else so we divorced. I feel like I wasted my childbearing years on someone who didn’t deserve it. That’s the disappointment. I think my younger self would be proud of my career, the fact that I own my home and I don’t need anyone else to take care of me because I can take care of myself.
I ended up doing the job I wanted.even tho years later than normal.. but I didn’t get to be a mom. Life took me ina different direction and it’s ok
Boring….mom….,but mostly happy and loved. At peace because that’s not how I was as a kid.
Having grown up with two sisters, my younger self would be surprised but happy that I have three sons! She also wouldn’t be surprised I accidentally became an advocate for public schools since my parents were so involved with our community in Chicago. She also would be surprised, and not surprised that I’m still in active contact with our friends from elementary school because we cultivated and valued precious friendships!
My younger self would be glad.
Ha! My younger self would be laughing and shaking her head at the shit show between ages 19 and 35. I would hope she’s rather content with me from 35 to 49.
I think my younger self would be happy and slightly disappointed at the same time; happy to see that I am truly happy and content at this point in my life, slightly disappointed that I have let my athletic former self has not maintained an exercise routine. I would add that my older self now, would be slightly disappointed with some of the choices my younger self made, but ultimately happy that we both ended up healthy and happy now!
I’m not quite sure what my younger self would think. I would hope that she would be proud but at the same time I wonder if she would be disappointed in how life ended up.
She’d probably be mostly happy. She’d probably tell me to have a little more patience. But overall I think I would be happy with where I am right now in life.
I think I would be proud of how much I matured but also disappointed that I haven’t traveled as much as I always said I would.
My younger self would be so impressed and happy with how my older self is doing. She’s gleaming that we have an amazing husband, has a wonderful career and that all her bills are paid for lol
My younger self would definitely be disappointed. Not just about my life but also about the state of the world
I think my younger self would be very happy we were able to be a SAHM for so long, have beautiful babies who are smart and kind, a safe home, and that I found a part time job I love with great people!
I think my younger self would be devestated and disappointed about the way my life has turned out.
I am not Happy with my life or Happy about myself.
My younger self would say stop procrastinating and start living your life!
My younger self would be surprised that we are in our late 40s, single, and with no kids.
My younger self would be very impressed with the person I’ve become. I’ve overcome a lot of negative stuff and I’m still standing!
Would think things are going pretty well
My younger self would probably think I’m just average and boring. 🤪
My younger self might say you are doing your best and that’s okay <3 I’m a chronic illness warrior so my life as I imagined is nothing like the life i live and that’s okay!
My younger self would be proud in what I accomplished but would judge me for losing some of my sparkle.
I think she would say that I needed to take better care of my health.
My younger self would be happy with me but knows there is always room for working on myself. I have goals I’d like to reach and I don’t feel like an adult yet, even though I am married with a kid, with a house and career.
My younger self would be proud of my life today. Years before not so much.
I would think that my younger self would be quite surprised at what my life is now and would approve. No children of my own. Two beautiful step sons that are very special. Two grandchildren that mean the world to me. I love them with all my heart. Living on an Island in Canada with dual citizenship. I was born and raised in the Midwest and raised on the east coast in the US. Such a great husband and so much fun being retired and living my life to my fullest. I’m here to stay. Wouldn’t change a thing.
You’ve done good, girl!
I think she would be fine. I have a decent job that for the most part I like and I’m able to live fairly comfortably which is nice.
Very disappointed
At this point in my life my younger self would be proud, but would definitely change some things
I think my younger self would be proud. I have a hubby of 30 yrs and 2 beautiful kids and my 1st grandbaby (a boy) on the way. I have been very blessed that I have not had to go through any legal or drug or drama issues within my household.
My younger self would be proud of the person I am as a mother, wife, and friend. However, I wish I had a better career and followed my dreams from the beginning.
I bet my younger self would be thinking that I’m crazy for having 3 kids and a husband that looks nothing like what I used to date and go for.
Younger me would be very impressed by the healthy relationship I’m in. And would be quite pleased with the dog, lol
Honest answer would be why did our plans change and excited for where we are headed in a direction never even thought f from starting my own company to in the process of writing my first book along side writing book two
I guess it would depend on how much younger. If young enough she would tell me thank you for the warning to run. If older younger then she’d probably curse me for giving her hope that there is an ending to her misery in the future.
not bad
Took me all day to think about this one. My high school algebra teacher once told me I should find a career that didn’t involve ANY math. I took that to heart I suck at math! I think my younger self would never have thought I would be a realtor! Makes me laugh because the only math I need to is figuring out what 3% of a sells price! I think about him telling me that all the time and think maybe subconsciously I chose a career I didn’t need math for.
For sure my personal relationships are a disappointment. What ya gonna do!
My younger self would be impressed that I am the mom to 17-year old twins because I always thought twins were cool. However, younger me would be horrified with how I leave the house with little or no makeup and my hair not perfectly styled and hair sprayed in place 😀
I think she would be proud at how far I’ve come given how her life started. Maybe a little disappointed that I didn’t become a teacher.
Younger me would be proud of how hard I worked to get where we are but also disappointed. Disappointed that we didn’t go to college like we planned, that we had to work so hard to get where we are and lastly that we have to deal with multiple health struggles.
I would have never expected to be a widow at 63 or retired at 63 living in Texas. I knew I would travel, but never would I have thought that I would live overseas or on an island.
She’d think “well, should’ve laid off the oreos years ago”
She would probably tell me to love myself more and know my worth.
My younger self would be proud of how I dealt with things in life. She would be proud of the fact that I left my ex years ago and raised my daughter on my own.
Well, I don’t think my younger self would be too surprised. I always wanted to be a teacher and, although it took me until I was 40, I became one and even got my master’s degree. I wanted to marry my HS sweetheart and I did. I wanted to have two daughters and that’s what I have. Lastly, I wanted to travel and I have and I’m still planning trips. I’m proud of the person that I am. I’m blessed with 5 grandchildren and I maintain a very close relationship with my daughters and my grandchildren. We all live within 5 miles of each other. I’m so proud of all of them. My husband and I have been married for 55 years and, although we’ve had some health scares, we are healthy and active. I’ve always been a reader but now my books a bit spicer and not just typical romance stories. However, Gone With the Wind has been my favorite book since I was 11 years old.
I laughed about your friend Kevin Kelly being the bad boy. What a great story that could be!
I think she would be equally disappointed and amazed at how my life turned out. My dream was to be a nurse and I still dream of it. I’ve been a medical assistant, a pharmacy assistant, medical receptionist and biller but not a nurse. I’ve loved helping people in any aspect and still do but I also hate it because whenever I had set my mind to something I wanted badly enough, I worked my ass off and I got it. But being a nurse, something always came up to pull me away and I finally gave up on my dream. It wasn’t easy or what I wanted but some things just aren’t meant to be. On the flip side, she would also be amazed that I have a husband (29th anniversary next month) and a beautiful daughter who is starting out to set up her own life. She would be amazed that her super shy, introvert bookworm self proposed to her pen pal and married him nine days after meeting him face to face. And for the doctors who said it was basically impossible for me to have a baby and although we lost her twin sister before she was born, we still have a miracle child who has been a blessing every day. So there’s good and bad. My mom always said that you have to do the best with the hand that you’re dealt and when I consider everything I truly cherish, I don’t think that it’s bad at all. And I think my younger self would agree.
My younger self would probably be very proud of where I am today. I was pretty messed up as a teenager so I would hope that I would be happy with where I am now.
I think my younger self wouldn’t be impressed with me or what I’ve done with my life, but i would be pretty judgy about my younger self as well!
My 35 year younger self wouldn’t believe the fact that I’m happily married with 2 awesome daughters 600 miles away from my mother’s control. The things that were so important to tong me have no relevance today.
She would be questioning me left and right
She’d be disappointed I never had any kids, but she wasn’t very active in achieving what she wanted either.
My younger self would ask me WTF??!!??!!
lol, but then again, she would be pretty proud of how I have turned out. Maybe.
Younger self would think missed opportunities on the career choice but amazing family life and more than I ever could have hoped for.
She would be sad, disappointed and angry.
She would be surprised but happy that I’m happy & proud of myself right now!
Thanks for the chance!
Kevin Kelly deserves a book for being so cynical in 6th grade… and I think my younger me would be shocked, not necessarily disappointed with me. Younger me said I was never going to get married or have kids…I was going to be a doctor. But I think if younger me knew the love and purpose that comes with having children, she would be just as happy as I am now
Wouldn’t have thought this is where I’d be.
My younger self wouldnt be shocked of being married and having kids but would be sad of not having the artistic dream we had always wanted
Not what I was expecting or wanted.
Thanks for the chance!
My younger self would the think how proud she is about everything I have accomplished working my way of the job latter in 10 yrs. Going from an Office Support to an Assistant VP of Procurement. Also the loving man I married who has seen my highs and lows and still loves m for me.
My younger self would sigh about not becoming the high-end chef I once imagined, but would secretly smile knowing my food still brings real joy to the people who matter most – my family and friends 💖
Probably think I why didn’t I keep up with my Photography or started my bakery. LOL
I think my younger self would be shocked at how upside down life has been, but also proud that I’m still holding on and finding my way🥹
I think my younger self would be both disappointed and at the same time proud. My children and the man I chose to spend my life with are the highlights of my good choices. My other half is an awesome husband and father. My children are all great and very loving, respectful and responsible. My health is shit and my finances meh. I think she would be the most upset that I didn’t take good care of myself and now I can feel it everywhere.😬
One side would be happy but other hand is sad. But I think lot of people the same with it.
Probably say what the hell happened. How’d we end up here. Why we didn’t end up where we thought we would.
My younger self would probably think my stable, adult life is pretty boring. My younger self was kind of a dumb ass though, so there’s that.
My younger self would be proud of all I accomplished.
I think my younger self would overall be proud of me. But she would probably kick my ass for not loosing those extra kilos, that are now starting to cause some health issues.
My younger self was so naive and never would have entertained the thought of the challenges I have faced and still deal with. Never say never…. Or that can’t happen to me. Shit happens! I’m not where I thought I would be but I am proud of who I am now.
My youngest self would say that I made being young & trying to grow way more difficult than necessary. Seems I was born knowing everything about life & how to handle it (lmao….not!)!! Didn’t realize “work hard” meant to protect yourself too!! I never thought I’d have such amazing kids! Good education. Great work ethic. Amazing parents & the kindest hearts. I made many not so good choices in younger years but I did really good with one of the hardest life jobs! Never expected!
Your still in Ohio
My younger self would be happy with what I accomplished.
My younger self would probably be disappointed in me. My life is perfectly fine just boring which I’m sure was not what I wanted when I was young. But being older now I am happy with my boring life.
I think that my younger self would be proud of how I have turned out. The hard work and dedication has paid off. A happy loving family 💕
My younger self would roll her eyes while calling me “DUDE.” But I think underneath the lack of fame and fortune, she would be proud of my little family.
I think my younger self would be proud but also a little sad that I haven’t accomplished all my dreams yet.
Life was a lot harder in teens and 20s and much easier now, although I still an more cautious than my husband. My girls are great caring humans and my teens grandkids are amazing. I love watching who they become.
I think my younger self would be happy with me now. I have stayed true to who I am, tried new things, gave up old things, kept up with the people who matter, and have a beautiful life. I have a clean record, not even a speeding ticket, and no history of addiction, which is far better than many of the friends I grew up with. She would be sad we didn’t have all the kids we wanted, but not everyone is blessed with abundant fertility, and at least I have an amazing miracle son to love and cherish. We turned out alright.
Who, exactly are you right now?? You look so different! You live so different. You’re not what I expected, but it fits.
My younger self would be shocked that I’m sitting on my ass in a recliner watching tv instead of sailing or traveling like I used to. My younger self would be so pissed at me now having so much health shit that I just finally gave up.
I think my younger self would be surprised with my life right now
My younger self would be so proud of me. I went from a very destructive path to someone I would have looked up to.
My younger self would be somewhat impressed I got through some of the things I have over the last 20 years such as surviving cancer. But I think she would be upset I have lost touch with some special people in my life.
I believe my younger self would be a little bit disappointed cuz I didn’t achieve certain things cuz I have no one to share it with
My younger self would want to know why I stopped traveling. But would be happy that we have more people to love us.
My younger self would pet my back. I’ve came a long way just by hard work.
What happened to our five year plan?
I think my younger self would be impressed by how much I’ve accomplished. We didn’t have much money growing up, my mom & step dad working at a grocery store. With the help of my dad, I went to University & ended up getting 3 degrees plus my Masters. I make very good money now, have a loving family and my husband and I value what we have. I feel like I accomplished so many things that my younger self never imagined!
My younger self would be surprised. I have kids and a family. A career. No way.
My younger self would be relieved to know the life ahead will be worth it.
I think my younger self would be mostly happy with how my life turned out. Not happy with some of my life choices, but happy with where I’m at right now. Happy
My younger self would be sad. I have a disability that prevents me from working.
My younger self would probably be disappointed
I was so stupid when I was younger, I didn’t think I’d make it to 30. Here I am at 41, so I think my younger self would be happy lol. Not exactly where I want to be at my age, but also the fact I am this age is celebration enough.
My younger self would be happy and relief that we finally have peace after so much suffering as a kid.
I think my younger self would be proud of some things (college completion, three beautiful kids), but also frustrated with other things (because that’s how current me is feeling lol).
My younger self would be disappointed.
My younger self would be so confused as to why I am in finance and not education
Man, my younger self can go fuck herself lol. She put me through a lot of shit…but then again I wouldn’t be who I am without all her shit. So, I would say she would be impressed we are where we are. Not exactly where I wanted to be at my age, but definitely better than where I have been!
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She’d be confused, but so glad we are happy with WHO we are. As far as WHERE? I think she’d be impressed that I went through what I did, and came out on the other side with two amazing kids, and my own home. She’d be impressed that I’ve got a great job. She’d be disappointed I have worse anxiety now. But she’d be proud of me, i know she would. I’m proud of her too.
I think my younger self would be proud of me. I had a wonderful career as a nurse, I married a man who could not have treated me any better. I have wonderful children. My husband is a wonderful husband and father. I have eight beautiful grandchildren and because we planned for retirement, we got to retire early!
I believe in some aspects she’d be ok and maybe even a little in awe, but in others disappointed. Those are the areas I am working on.
I would be happy that I started speaking up about what I wanted and how I felt about things. But sad that it took me so long.
I would probably think I should stop helping so many people that don’t appreciate it
My younger self would be so mad at current me. She would tell me that I’m smarter than to get myself into a marriage with no love and to become a slave to a lazy man.
To be honest, I think my younger self would be disappointed I wasnt more adventurous but I’m quite content in my “old” age
She’d be slightly disappointed that I didn’t have higher aspirations for career and marriage.
I think my younger self would be amazed I got exactly what I wanted in life, however I think she would be sad at how lonely I am.
Younger self: You’re a badass b**** I can’t believe that we made it we’re survivors I just wanted to give up!
Older: never should have doubted, we got this!
I think my younger self would be amazed at the life that we have. As a younger person I couldn’t see a future for myself… I couldn’t imagine not being poor. I couldn’t imagine being this confident.
My younger self would be both proud and shocked. Proud for the life and accomplishments I’ve managed to achieve, but also completely shocked that a mysterious chronic illness has rendered me almost unable to get out of bed, that’s something we would never have thought considering how active I used to be
My younger self would be absolutely shocked with where I am right now. I was never getting married or having kids and I was going to live with my mom forever I now have a husband 2 kids and a house of our own. She would be proud and cheer me on while calling me crazy 🤣
My younger self would be saying, Wow! Yoy did it!!! You got your Mr. Right, the love of your life & soulmate You are able to enjoy retirement because your loving other half is providing it. Can’t ask for anything better than that, living life to the fullest!!!
I think my younger self (gonna go with my 20ish yo self) would be so confused…lol. I’ve done a lot of things that were in my life plan, but she would be surprised by the things I learned that were not in line with what we (she?) used to think.
I think she’d be proud. Raised a great kid on my own, have a teaching job I love, great support system…
My younger self would be surprised how far I’ve made it
I think my younger self would be surprised about my job! I love my job, and now am the manager! Floral department! Never thought I would do this for a living, but I love it!
WTF how the HELL did we get here!!!!
10-year-old Me wanted to be a stay at home mom with enough kids to have a basketball team drive minivan and homeschool my children. Married to Prince, charming and living in a house with a white white picket fence.
I do live in a house with a a white picket fence, but that is the only thing that I have that I thought I wanted.
I work in the corporate world HR director of medical clinic. I have one amazing daughter who just started her first year of college and I’ve spent the last 10 years with the most amazing woman.
10-year-old me didn’t set her sides high enough in my mind there’s no way I could’ve ever known that. This would be the road. I would travel down. So yeah, how the hell did I get here? Hahahahah
First of all, fuck 6th grade version of Kevin (hopefully he’s a good dude now who has a bit more tact!)I
I think that younger me would be relieved, honestly. Since I was about 15, the thing I wanted most in life was to be a mom. Almost 40 years later, I have six kids ranging from 15 to 32 who are awesome humans. While I only gave birth to 4 of the 6, the additional kiddos have been mine since they were 2 and 4. Time with them is the best and I am so happy that they all dig EACH OTHER and choose to hang out with each other outside of regular family stuff. No grandkids yet, but I know that will happen at some point.
The rest of life wouldn’t be a disappointment, I don’t think. It would have been nice to do “what I want” to make money, but that’s never been in the cards (I was a mom at 21 so I’ve been working fulltime for decades). I’m excited that my kids have a chance to do “what they want” in life though!
Marie
I think I would be extremely happy with how my life as turned out.
I like to think younger me would be happy with the way my life turned out.
My younger self would be disappointed because my career is nothing what I imagined for myself.
Hi! I think my younger self would be much like yours. Impressed that I actually got married to an amazing man and have stayed married for over 30 years! Disappointed though that I’m not a marine biologist or at least working with animals, diving with whales 🐋 and dolphins 🐬 but happy again that I actually own a couple animals!! A cat 🐈⬛ and a dog 🐕! Thanks for the chance!! Merry horse 🐎 racing!!
Pretty disappointed actually. I was going to travel everywhere and go to college. Neither happened
My younger self would kick my back side for stopping my self for not believing for getting so close to hole and giving up should said “Alicja you achieve so much new country new language 4 kids carries and what you just come up with shirt excuses you are just scared so stop the bull shit if not you than who carry on! “
I would tell my younger self to get out of your shell and experience life!! I loved this series so very much!!
My younger self would be proud but say I am pretty boring.
I think my younger self would also be half impressed, half disappointed.
Impressed because I’m a good mom. I get up out of bed everyday and do what needs to be done, no matter how bad things feel sometimes. I haven’t self harmed in 3 years. I’m with a man who supports and loves me. I stand up for myself.
Disappointed because I always imagined I’d be farther with my goals by now.
My young self would be amazed at what I’ve been able to accomplish after leaving my marriage with my child and 2 suitcases. I’ve come a very long way.
Wow, you do pay for the things you do when you’re younger when you get older.
My younger self would be disappointed. I studied for years to be a musician and I’m in a nowhere job making no money. I am very happily married though, but we are really struggling to pay the bills each week.
Hah I think my younger self would be like fuck yeah you did good! 😊
Well in middle Scholl I was obsessed with this boy, he was everything I was not, rowdy, outspoken and questioned the status quo. I was shy, studious, and had dreams of being married, being a better mother than mine, having a home and being a teacher, but I told all my friends I was going to marry him someday!!
That boy had no interest in me until our Senior year in highschool, I had a steady boyfriend at the time, but as soon as my obsession showed his interest I dropped the boyfriend like a hot potato…
33 years later, my obsession and I have been married for 32 years, 3 Amazing daughters two of which have made me a grandmother x4. I am blessed! Occupation wise,
I was a preschool teacher for about two years and quickly learned I do not like other peoples children. I’m sorry but it’s true! I went into the insurance industry in1997 started stuffing envelopes, worked in a records department became claims assistant, claims analyst for multiple lines of disability, tried to leave that went back as a admin assistant for a high school, again realized I don’t like other people’s teenagers, went back to insurance and became a supervisor… now I have no college education, had my babies right out of high school. Had ups and downs with my marriage, and have fought to keep magic in our relationship. But damn straight my younger self would be so proud of all I have accomplished, specially raising our three girls who are all adults, living on their own, doing amazing things (We didn’t fuck them up too much) they are building their own families so yeah I am so proud of all I have done!
I think she’d be impressed, at least a little. We’ve come a long way.
I think she’d think I turned out well and kind.
Besides the bad year that I am having she would be very proud of me
This is probably a bit morbid but… it’s real and honest..
My younger self would be shocked that we made it here alive. I never expected to see past 20. Let alone have a family of my own and true friends.
My younger self would be disappointed, I hoped that by 33 I’d be a published author, I also hoped I’d be married and have my own family by now.
I had to think deeply about this. If my younger self could look through a window of time and observe the life I’m living now, I believe they would stand there, initially silent and wide-eyed, taking it all in. My younger self might feel surprised and perhaps a bit confused, as the journey I’ve taken isn’t exactly what they envisioned in their childhood dreams. However, once the surprise faded, I think she would feel something deeper: pride. She would recognize how I’ve grown, the struggles I faced quietly, and the responsibilities I now carry that once seemed impossible. My younger self would likely find humor in certain aspects, such as what I value now, what no longer matters, and how I’ve learned to let go. She might also feel disappointed about a few things, but that’s okay. She would understand that adulthood isn’t perfect; it’s about effort, endurance, and finding small joys amid challenges. She would see how I’ve become more resilient, more grounded, and more authentically myself. She would realize that life has its own timing, that growth doesn’t follow a straight path, and that some dreams are replaced simply because greater ones lie ahead. Ultimately, my younger self would advise me to love myself more, and to be gentle and kind to the person I am today . She would also remind me that there is still so much to live for and encourage me to keep pursuing my dreams.
I think my younger self would be please with my life
I think my younger self would be disappointed. Have not accomplished a lot of the things my younger self wanted, but I am happy with where I am now, it’s just not what I had imagined 😂
My younger self would be a little sad, but not really surprised by how my life turned out. Some good, some bad. But always trying.
I think she would be very proud of the person I am. I have grown a ridiculous amount, stronger then I would have ever expected and have the family I have always said I wanted. I am very lucky.
My younger self will probably be a little disappointed and some devastation of the trauma that I’ve dealt with over the last 13 yrs she’d be some what proud too because I stepped up when I never thought I’d be here so a mix of all
I think my younger self would be somewhat impressed. I always wanted to be a accountant and I am. I wanted to go back and finish college, I did. I have a wonderful husband and some amazing kids.
My younger self would be kicking herself in the a** for not being more outgoing and staying in touch with friends.
My younger self would be proud of what I’ve done and who I’ve become (que Linkin Park 😂). She went through a lot of trauma and strife that I had to deal with because she wasn’t strong enough to. But I did it. I worked and worked and finally, I overcame it. I realized that it wasn’t our fault and forgave myself, something she could never do. She never had the support and resources that I have today, nor the strength to stand up for herself and fight. I think she’d be shocked to see just how many people we have in our corner, and the amount of power and respect we hold.
I would hopefully listen to myself and not make as many mistakes as i have.
My younger self would probably think im rich lol and also shocked that I have kids!
My younger self as a drug addiction would be shocked that I’m still alive! And old too.
She would be shocked I’m not still in the military. Then extremely disappointed by it.
My younger self would be surprised how I got through some tough times, and persevered through depression. I am in a good place.
I think my younger self would be proud. I set a plan when I was 20 and I pretty much followed it. I made the decision to apply for a postal job and started working for the post office when I was 21. Now that I’m coming to the end of my career, I’m so happy that I stuck with it when I hit some rough times. A few more years and I can retire with a good pension and start traveling.
Part of me would be happy because I always wanted to be a mom and I’ve had a second run with my grandson. The other part would change the outcome of a few events in my life that would benefit my life as an older adult.
My younger self would very surprised I never got married it had kids. I wanted 10 kids. I moved home to take care of my along parents and have been trapped here for the past 10 years. In 2015 a student assaulted me and gave me a TBI. I’ve been on disability since. My father passed in 2017 and my mom now has early onset Alzheimer’s. So I think she’d be impressed in taking care of my parents yet sad, because I had to cancel my cruise and trip last year and don’t get to get out much anymore.
Today me: Life could be worse. So many people have a crappier life than I do.
Probably think it was pretty cool I wasn’t having to work
I think my younger self would be proud of me for how many things I have survived and kept on going. I think she would be a bit saddened that we didn’t have the career we had hoped, even though I was on my way before I became ill with Arnold-Chiari and needed brain surgery in 2014. I became disabled not long after. But I’ve helped a lot of people and been there for my sister and nieces and took them in a few times.
I would be happy with how I have turned out.
I think my younger self would be surprised that I’m in the job position I am in currently. I think everything else is generally what I thought my life would be like. Probably not surprised with my line of work though.
My younger self think my life now is too crazy to imagine.
My younger self would probably tell me to take more risks. Go out more. Enjoy every minute
My younger self would just stare completely perplexed. Everything thing I took for granted that was going to be a given, went completely out of the window. A 180° turn from the “plan”. And you know what…. I wouldn’t change a damn thing. Because that “plan” and those “expectations” were what society and my parents taught me to expect and want. Most of what my life is now is because it’s what I want and can manage within life’s curveballs.
I would tell my younger self that if to spend more time with family. You will never know how much time that you would have with them.
My younger self would be perplexed by my life being opposite of how I planned it.
I think they would be utterly surprised I’m still here and ina full time job I love.
Young Susan would freak. Where is the Fortune 500 PR job? How did we get fat? We had a kid? And she would totally freak that I play DnD.
My younger self would probably wonder why she had figured it out! Thank to the Hussies, I discovered FetLife and finally understood my weird.nature. now I’ve embraced it, discovered I’m a rope bunny and love giving bj – hehehe
I b think my younger self would be disappointed that professionally I didnt get far, but on a personal level; my younger self would be so proud of who I am to my core, the strength I have possessed to get where I am and the what I have went though to get where I am. I would think tha more pride than disappointment would be apparent.
My younger self would be so mad at me today . She did not want kids .. ( I’m the oldest grandkid of 28, I changed a lot of diapers in my youth). She was super skinny because I had an eating disorder because I was always told I was to big by family. She did not want anything to do with nursing because I was told that was what I should do by my grandmother and would not pay for school unless that was what I was doing… I wanted to be a marinebiologist cus what Midwestern girl didn’t ..
My younger self would be amazed I decided to have kids.
I think my.younger self wouldn’t believe me. I am the complete opposite of me as a kid. I was raised by a mum who said I couldn’t do things because they were for boys. As I grew up I did all the things and more. I rode a motorbike, I kayak regularly, I snorkel, I hike in my national parks. I moved 500km away from all my family and love it.
I truly think my younger self would be shocked at my life and not believe we did it
I think my younger self would be disappointed im relying on a man for money lol but also happy im getting to live my live as my true self.
She probably would be sad because it wasn’t the life that she probably wanted for older me.
I think she’d be very impressed. I have the most amazing husband and son. I’ve had two great careers and I just applied for a supervisor position at my job. I’m a very lucky gal with all the great things I have 💕
I think they would be proud. We have bought a house, found a fab parter and got married.
My younger self would be disappointed.
My younger self would be surprised but happy. We didn’t settle and got the man or our dreams, the job of our dreams , and despite our fears , turned out to be a great mom.
Honestly, I think she’d be pretty damn disappointed. She thought that someone would die by quicksand. That we would be driving cars that could fly and that we would be riding around on hover boards. OK so the last one is possible, but I feel like she would be sad that she couldn’t fly. As for the rest of my life, I think she’d just shake her head at me. I got fat I didn’t become a marine biologist or anything that would allow me not to work paycheck to paycheck. But I love my kids and my friends and my family so there’s that.
My younger self would be proud of all ive overcome and of how despite what life has thrown at me I didnt let it destroy me. She’d definitely be a bit shocked at my lifestyle as She’d never believe I would still be a farm girl lol
Life is not what I wished for, and I am still disappointed in a lot of things, but I have 2 wonderful kids, 1 grandchild, a loving family, and a job that pays decently, so I feel bad feeling sad about my life.
My burning question, though – where is this Kevin today and what is he doing with his life?
That is a loaded question. I grew up a christian and even the thought of sex, cussing, sinning in general (and every thing is a sin even to think too long on it) So, my younger self would not know what to do with a person like me…and I am so much happier and free now.
Oh gosh, she would probably be stunned. I was convinced I would be married to my high school boyfriend of 11 years by the time I was 25, with at least a couple of kids by then. Turns out, no. I didn’t have my first kiddo until I was 28, and it wasn’t with my then boyfriend. Turns out, we don’t play for the same team anymore. He’s now my girls favorite uncle tho!
I’d like to think she would be proud. I always wanted to be married and have kids and I checked both those boxes and my kids are my world.
Also, even though I have faced challenges, my personality hasn’t changed all that much. I still am very positive by nature and love my friends and family.
I think my under health would be proud, but also sad with how my life has gone. I’ve completed some very good goals in my life, but now being disabled my life is pretty much come to a stand so and that clearly wasn’t a choice but it’s the one I’m stuck with
I think they’d be impressed by our 3 kids and the people they are becoming. Pleased my husband and I are still in love and best friends after 23 years and have done well in establishing a home of 14 years. And definitely disappointed I decided to forgot finishing my nurse practitioner program even if it led to the life I really love (your right my previous self DEFINITELY would be judgy about that) as well as the fact I’m still paying school loans.. sigh
Being brutally honest with myself — mad at me for settling and not just going for it! 🙁
She would have told me good job. Keep that shit up.
Younger me would definitely be surprised we made it this far and that we never gave up. She would be proud of me and grateful that I gave us a chance.
My younger self would tell me not to work as hard and enjoy life…breathe! Life is too short!
“How in the world did you end up with four kids??”
I had a tough childhood and I’d definitely be proud of who I am now. Especially as a mother for my two lil ones.
Think she would be proud that I have a beautiful daughter and now granddaughter we pushed through all the hurdles life thew at us and become stronger survived through SA and came out on the other end tough as nails.
She would be very surprised that I have children since I was so against it. Lol.
My younger self would be thrilled to know that both of my parents are still alive. She’d also be thrilled that I married a tall, good looking, older man who loves me and takes care of me. She’s be surprised (at first) that I didn’t have any children, but she’d see that it was for the best.
She be disappointed that I got hurt so badly in a fall that I had to give up my teaching career. I had decided that I didn’t want to have any of my own children because Tom already had grown up children, as a teacher I’d be able to devote 10 months of the year to my students, and I’d seen my aunts’ children grow up and leave them all alone. The not having children thing she’d understand, but she’d be devastated that we had to leave teaching. That the injury takes up so much of me that I lost the connection with the young people. She’d also be disappointed that I “let myself go.” I’d dieted for decades, didn’t leave the house without make up and hair done. (And that was the 80s so there was a lot of hair!) Now I’m in pain so I don’t do any of those things. I hurt. I try to find relief from the pain. I think she’d be grateful that her parents and husband and loving little dachshund and she were together.
I think she would be shocked. I’m not where I thought I would be personally, professionally, or geographically.
Surprised I survived my 20s impressed with my travels through the years and disappointed this is what adulting looks like 😂
I think my younger self would be disappointed at some of the choices I’ve made. But without them I wouldn’t have my daughter.
As a kid growing up in dysfunction I always dreamed that someone would come and save me. I kept this mentality for a long time which led to bad decisions of course. One day I realized that I saved myself. I created a life I could be proud of. Younger would be so surprised 😉
My younger self would be yelling and screaming at me. Stop hiding from the world, get out there, don’t stress over the small things, and stop giving a shit what you THINK others think about you..
She would be proud of the woman we’ve become. She would look at me and ask how we’ve overcome so many fears and obstacles. She would ask me how we found our soulmate, the one person who helps us get through every day with a smile, after everything we’ve been through.
I think she would be happy that I have followed my dreams and am doing what I want with my life.
My younger self would be pissed at the current me she would have finished college and stuck to her goal of being a strong independent woman who makes shit happen of my younger self knew at this age I had married twice and failed both times and was now tetteting on the edge of financial ruin while trying to support kids on her own and she would give me a swift kick in the ass lol
:)))) kevin kelly!
My younger self would be proud that I had a 44 year career and am enjoying retirement with my grandkids. Married for 38 plus years and still happy.
I would tell my younger self that I’m not superwoman. That what you are doing now will break your body down faster when you’re older. Also go to college and get a degree so you are not consistently struggling to make ends meet like Dad did. This world is hard on you, so hold your head up and don’t be hard on yourself, don’t let this world break you.
My younger self would be happy that I’m in great health and enjoying my retirement.
I dont have a bad life but it definitely isn’t what I thought it would be when I was young. If I could tell my young self anything it would be that sometimes our paths take unexpected turns that we never expect but that can lead to unexpected rewards we never thought to wish for.
I think she would equally love and hate my life.
Not bad Alice just keep going…… you left your dreams but your on top keep going you can I knew you will make it
Like you, my younger self would be half impressed and half disappointed. I always wanted to be a nurse, but my doctor told me my legs would give out before I achieved my goals. (I had polio as a child.) I was very upset for a time, but moved in another direction.
I went into data processing now information technology, and advanced up the ladder successfully. I’m very happy with my achievements.
While I think she would think I did a great job raising my kids, she would wonder when I decided that my dreams and thoughts didn’t matter anymore.
definitely disappointed
I think my younger self would be pretty impressed and proud of me now. I struggled a lot with my mental health when I was a teenager and was told by a lot of teachers, counselors, and even some family that I’d never be able to handle finishing school, holding a full time job, or maintaining a long term relationship. And sadly I was told this often enough that I started to believe it. But then I got the help I needed and here I am 39 years old, graduated, have an excellent career at a company I’ve been with for a long time, and getting married next year. Young me would give 39 year old me a high five and say ‘you showed them who can f-off’
She’d be happy because I became the mother and wife I set out to be. Sad that I’m not rich like she wanted though. Lol
I think my younger self would say – “Wow! Why am I in such a rush to grow up?! I’m going to slow down and enjoy being young. Adulting is EXHAUSTING!!!” And then I would spend more time doing the typical college life / young 20s life things rather than rushing to do the “grown up” thing.
On a positive note, I’ll still be young when my kids graduate from high school, so there are definitely some great pros to the choices I’ve made!
That i am stronger then we ever thought possible
Girl you are better than you realize, there is so much you can do when you really put your mind to it.
My younger self would think I was cool for being a stay at home mom and taken care of my farm.
She would be disappointed and shocked at the relationship status between her and her father, but she would be extremely happy about being married and having kids and being a stay at home mom because I have dreamed of that my whole entire life
My younger self i think would be absolutely gob smacked. I am no where near the dreams I had. The only thing from younger me that managed to accomplish is i have an amazing son named JOSHUA. I wanted to boys one named David and one named Joshua. I have 2 girls and my Joshua.
She would be so happy we got to have the little girl we always wanted!
I honestly didn’t think you’d get that far. We are ok ❤️
Jesus this a tough one. I never thought I’d be a divorced mother of 2 and have to work 2 jobs to make ends meet at this age. I think I’d be disappointed and disillusioned about my current life.
She’s think I’m glad you’ve come as far as you have.
Well, over the years, reguarding what I been thru. I think everything has made me a stronger person, a core of hidden strength. I had a great life & enjoyed it. Because of my health there are a lot of things I can’t do. But, I learned to adapt and carve out another life.
I think she would wish I had been more forgiving of herself and proud of how far she came.
i think she would not change a thing about how things have turned out. If she knew some of the health stuff then maybe she’d take better care back then but there are no regrets that got her where we are.
I think she would think I have done good. From the shy tomboy with her head in a book all the time. I will now socialise and I teachplus run my own business. Of course there are things I could have done better.
Partly impressed partly disappointed, but proud of being strong.
I guess it depends on what age of my younger self.
7 year old dyslexic me who can hardly read would think … wow you earned a bachelors of science in molecular and cellular biology with a 4th grade reading level. How? 7 year old me would be very impressed.
15 year old me….an emancipated minor. Very independent and never relied on anyone but myself. I never wanted to get married or become dependent on another person. Although I did want to be a mom.
20ish year old me…. Would be asking 40ish me…
Why are you still living someone else dream and not following your own dreams?
She’d be surprised I think since I wasn’t one who wanted babies like the other girls I know. But seven years and in my thirties I’m became a mom. I’m proud of that because that’s my greatest accomplishment and joy . I’ve also been married 30 years. He treats me well and I think we have a good life/ food in the table cloths on our back and roof over our heads. We might live paycheck to paycheck since I had been the money maker. My husband was a police officer for 30 years but is now retired. I had to stop working due to my back but we have made it. It’s a simple life but a happy one.
What would my younger self think? I don’t know. Maybe that I should have travelled more? That I should not have gotten so overweight? But also I’ve done some great stuff too.
Proud that I’m still the same person today that I’ve always been. Just a little stronger
My younger self would be so shocked but very proud of how my life has turned out and very happy that I am still in love and with my husband for 28 years. I’ve been with my husband since I was 15 years old.
I would probably hate me. lol
It would hate that I didn’t travel and experience life and stayed in my small town. But it would be proud that I struggled financially through school to be a nurse.
Honestly, I don’t know. And I say that because I don’t know if I’m where I want ro be in my life. Financially, I’m definitely not. Maybe personally. I would applaud myself for creating such a beautiful and amazing daughter with my husband. And finding the best dad for her. But I’m not sure if this is where I want to “stop,” so to speak. I feel like I want more out of life, and that something is missing, but I truly don’t know what. I love my husband and my daughter, I have the best family, and I have my dream job. We have a lot of debt so, financially, we struggle, but we are getting there. I’m not sure what my younger self would say. I would probably tell myself to never stop trying to become a better person and keep improving myself.
Honestly I think they would be proud and disappointed. Proud of the person I am, but disappointed or sad that we didn’t have kids or that I am still not following all of my passions, but passions change and I am good with the paths I have taken.
Younger self: 👀 *looking around taking it all in* “What happened? This isn’t anything like we planned!”
Current me: 🤷🏽♀️ “See what had happened was …”
She wouldn’t be disappointed but really curious.
She would initially sigh and shake her head as I explained how life said “F your plans! This is how it’s going to be.”
I eventually accepted ‘it is what it is’… plus it’s a good life.
I think my younger self would be impressed with what I have done and accomplished, but would be very disappointed with where I am now. Just A nasty fall at work, along with not taking care of my physical self the way I should and now I can’t do all the things I would/ should be doing. Stay active and save lots of money for the future. We are living so much longer then our parents.
My younger self would be sad. Disappointed. I wanted children. I wanted a career. I wanted good health. I have none of those things. I do have a great husband and he is the best thing I have in my life.
I would be wondering what the hell were you thinking, seriousely.
My younger self would not like me. I have lived my whole life pleasing everyone else and now I have no life.
Probably be mad because I said I never wanted kids lol
I think the painfully shy and insecure girl would be shocked at how she evolved over the years. I think she would be impressed by her future self. And she would be ecstatic to see that she’s still married to her high school sweetheart with three awesome kids. The love only grew deeper and stronger.
A mix of disappointment (I was going to be a doctor) and contentment, I ended up a mother of four wonderful children
Well I didn’t grow up to be a singer (never have been able to just wanted to be) but I think she would be pretty proud of where I ended up
I think my younger self might be a bit confused at first, but overall pleased with where we are. I wanted to be a filmmaker or a dolphin trainer who worked doing therapy with autistic children. I ended up as a preschool teacher who now works in a library.
My younger self would probably be disappointed of me having so much anxiety that I never got to travel the world, go on Conserts or have a big friend group. I’m quite boring.
Honestly, she’d probably wonder what went wrong. When I was younger I thought by my age I’d be married with kids. But then again, back then I thought 31 was OLD😂😭
My younger self said freaking finally! It only took you 30 years. 😂
My younger self would be amazed at all the trials I survived and that I found my people. People who dont think im strange for being a gamer and a bookworm. Instead of being bullied for being different
My younger self would be proud of what i have accomplished and how I put others first. My younger self would also tell me i need to look after myself too
I would love to say my younger self would be happy but I don’t know that she would be completely happy. She would love the fact that we have a daughter but she would hate the fact that we only have one child.
My younger self would be in disbelief and wonder how I made it through all of my struggles. Other than that she would be so proud of herself of how far shes come. With all her shortcomings like finishing high-school as a mature student although getting a job as an Educational Asistant.
She would also be so proud of the woman that she has become. A mom wife daughter and sister. Also she would be so thankful and grateful to her parents and those for being so supportive with her kids.
I think my younger self would be proud of me for still being here
My younger self would say, well you made it to Texas, but you don’t have that horse and cattle ranch you wanted. You dragged that dang western saddle everywhere for 5 years until you finally sold it! However, you are Extremely Happy with the choices you made and you have 3 Beautiful children that you and your Loving Husband were able to put through college without any debt. Your 3 children are your greatest accomplishment!! Good For You, Proud Of You!!
My younger self would be disappointed that I didn’t believe in myself more
My younger self would be impressed that I have some of what I always wanted.
My younger self would be ashamed of some of the things I did in my 20s and 30s. I had so many plans when I was young but then went to hell in a handbrasket when I started doing drugs. I finally turned my life around but was a bit too late to get myself in the position I should be in niw that im 70.
My younger self would tell me to pick it back up this divorce won’t ruin us and we have beautiful girls to care for!
I’d like to say younger me would be impressed and proud, but she would probably think I was pretty lame – all settled down with a kid and a business – Boring!!
My younger self would say man she mellowed out!!!!!!!!!!!
My younger self would be surprised, but happy that I’ve made it as far as I have. Definitely surprised Im reading romance, lol.
I think she would be 50/50 , somethings could have happened differently but I’m pretty satisfied with my life right now so she should have come to terms with it too.
You are doing okay
My younger self would probably be sad because of the disability, but would be proud of me for overcoming all my obstacles
I think my younger self would be proud of who I am today. Would definitely be surprised at where I am vs where I thought I’d be, but not disappointed.
She would be very disappointed. My life didn’t even come close to what I envisioned.
She would be proud this cold world hasn’t changed my heart and the shit I have survived
Ooh that’s a hard one. I don’t know honestly. I think she would be shocked I have two kids and am married but she’d be proud I’m happy and stand up for myself.
My younger self would wonder where the horses are- because I don’t have any and I don’t ride anymore. She would be sad that I didn’t choose the right man, but happy that I’m not with him and that I have to beautiful girls. Probably wondering why we don’t have travel much – I’m working on changing that!
I’d say several things to me now – I was (and possibly still am) a mouthy bitch lol…
First I think she’d be sad because of illness/disability but also think I’m kick ass for keeping going but then she’d also say, told ya you shoulda danced more and the most obvious – ya shoulda left him sooner 🤷🏻♀️
That’s a hard one I was a mum at 16 so young me would be proud of how beautiful my children have grown up and be happy with my life
Even younger me that wanted to travel around Australia would be kicking my ass 🤷🏼♀️
I can just hear my younger self saying ‘when did you get so boring?’
My younger self would say, damn what have you done to our body. You’ve ruined your back and knees, ect. But had a great time doing it. Important note to young people: Have you fun up front while you’re young and your body is up to it. Once you’re older you’ll be saying What fresh new hell is this today in regard to your body/health.🤣
Did I answer already? My younger self would be excited because I always wanted to be a writer!
My younger self would be proud of what I have accomplished.
Didn’t expect to find you here.
She would laugh and give me a hug
My younger self would be proud of myself except for the baby weight gain lol but o think I’ve overcome a lot of obstacles and learned a lot. I don’t think I turned out too bad
They would not believe what has happened and be shocked and very sad.
I’m a teacher and honestly that’s what I pretended to be when I was a kid. Younger self and current self disappointed in the pay but I love my job.
My younger self would be disappointed that I had not gotten enough put away for these rainy days.
My younger self would be very surprised that I didn’t go to law school or even get my MFA but live that small town life with a kid and a husband. None of that was in the plans!
I think my younger self would be very proud of my older self. I am happily married 26years. We have two beautiful children. I am a stay at home Mom and I love it. Life is great!
I grew up in a volatile house hold and was a very angry kid. Anger was way easier than sadness which felt like weakness. Young me would be impressed at my self awareness, acceptance and the grace I now have that comes with age and experience.
I think my younger self would be proud! I’ve broken the cycle of addiction within my family. It’s such a special feeling knowing that my kids won’t have to worry about their parents and bills the same way I had to as a child. ❤️
My younger self would be shocked! I always said I didn’t want kids, have two. I didn’t want marriage. I’m married. I wouldn’t marry a man in the service😂 I wanted to be a lawyer, I’m not. Everything I didn’t want is what I have, and it’s a beautiful life😂
My younger self would be extremely disappointed. Of all the things I promised myself I’d accomplish, I only ever managed 1. And that was having my children and even then I couldn’t do that right as I’ve already lost one of my children.
I would hope that my younger self would be happy with my life right now.
looking forward to the Kevin Kelly book and how you will have him turn out!
Being a military brat, I was worried more about making friends at our new location as well as this was the year my parents finally divorced. My normal was always changing, didn’t stay anywhere too long and I really did not try to plan out long term. I’m not complaining, just answering the question.
Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a bright new year!
My younger self would probably be happy that I managed to get through school and get a job. They would prpbably be okay with my life, even though I’m not rich or leading an exciting life.
My younger self would be so disappointed that I’m where I’m at in life today. So many regrets with family and life choices. I wish I could go back and strengthen my relationship with my dad and now that he’s gone, I’ll never get that opportunity.
My young self would be disappointed I didn’t follow my love for dancing and try Broadway. But she would be proud that I raised my 3 children and my husband’s two. All successful and still successful wanting to spend time with my and my husband.
My younger self would think I was body snatched… living in an alternate universe or being forced against my will. Lol. I absolutely love my life but it’s definitely not the life I thought i would have as young adult
That’s a tough question because it’s been a really rough year, my husband passed away unexpectedly a few months ago so my life went from being pretty damn special to really hard.
My younger will definitely have major issues with some of my choices but still be very proud of me for overcoming those obstacles.
I think my younger self would be half impressed, half disappointed as well. I had one of two goals as a kid, be a doctor or a stay at home mom. Currently I am neither! I do have a 15 month old son, who is the light of my life, and working full time. I work for a non-profit the helps people and families find stabilizing resources for their life. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and my life, but definitely not what I pictured when I was young!
Probably supremely disappointed. Divorced, still working and living alone. Not very exciting
She’d like it, but she’d probably tell me to read more and have more s€x 😂😂😂
I think my younger self would be proud of who I am today. Maybe even shocked.
Not too happy with some things but very happy to see me as a mother and working hard for my family.
My younger self would be glad that I did what I always wanted, to become a nurse. I wouldn’t expect to get hurt at work and require an amputation of my right leg.
Ohhh. This is a tough one. I became disabled at 40 after being a type A career-focused professional with a closet full of gorgeous suits. I had just finished getting a MA in my field of interest, and now I couldn’t pursue the work that I’d been planning on. Still disabled and still not rocking the career job. On the other hand, I’ve learned a ton about myself and have had some significant accomplishments in my slower, kinder way.
I think my younger self would be shocked really. Took a major life turn and became a first responder which was never on my radar. At 41 I decided I needed to do more and went for it! Now I’m full in on shift work and trying to make a difference! I hope my younger self would be proud! Thank you so very much for all you do! ❤️📚❤️
My younger self would have some thoughts about my couch-sitting… but probably not be super shocked. She’d also be very excited about paying off a house fast, and being financially secure and in a lovely marriage.
Probably that I’m pretty boring but wishing I found my love of reading sooner.
My younger self wouldn’t have thought if I would be married and have a daughter, and that April 24th 2025- May 2nd 2025 would be a crazy month in hospital with low platelets and was diagnosed with TTP. Everything is good with my platelets now and I just have to get labs done every month to make sure everything is good and where it should be. I haven’t had a relapse so far and that is so good to hear right now.
I think I’d be surprised I spent 30+ years working in a courthouse instead of doing something creative
Wow. I think she’d be disappointed in all the missed opportunities.
My younger self would probably be disappointed in me.
I should’ve, could’ve but didn’t on so many levels.
I think my younger self would say get going on the next item – own your own bed and breakfast
ThY is such a complicated question.i am no where near where my q8 yrd iks self would have dreamed. I have created a good life
I just wanted to get married, make babies, homemade food and live a simple life. I married the boy that I always wanted to, but divorced him after being together for eighteen years and having one child together.
I do live a simple lifestyle, I’m not into flashy or fancy anything so, life is good 😊
She would love the cats, the apartment with pink walls and all my books and bookswag.
I think my younger self would be pretty proud. I’ve been married 17 years and although I threw away college and the careers I trained for…I’ve been blessed to be able to stay home and raise my 3 kids instead.
I think my younger self would be surprised at how happy and well adjusted I turned out to be. My childhood wasn’t great and I was pretty unhappy. I worked hard both in and out of therapy to become the happy person I am today
Would be disappointed with a lot of my choices for sure. Some she’d be proud of.
She’ll be amazed to have made it this far after all the horrors she endured.
I think my younger self would think that I did pretty ok considering all the challenges that I’ve also dealt with.
A tiny bit disappointed at everything I wished I’d do but didn’t, but proud of other things I’ve done that I never expected to do
Honestly I don’t think she would believe it. My life is very, normal, good husband, 3 beautiful children, just living the most normal life ever, after growing up in DV with alcoholic drug addicts for parents and a PDFile diagnosed schizophrenic dad, I would never have imagined I would have normalcy and that dream family life.
Times are harder now, but of course, you’re doing the best. Keep the faith and don’t give up
My younger self would not be surprised that I. Ended up as I am. I thought about being a hermit many times. I would say my like is close enough to that. Being a recluse in the future doesn’t sound to bad either, or just a grumpy old lady lol.
my younger self would be proud of how far I got in life and that I did not allow my past childhood to define who I became. and annoyed by me putting others first before me.
She would be very disappointed. She would wonder about my choices and hope for a chance to change it up a bit. But she would also be very happy i found the love of my life.
Younger me would definitely be surprised. I never thought I’d make it this far & I definitely never imagined being married with kids and having lived in 7 different states so far 😅
“Welcome to the shit show!!”
That’d be the 1st thought my younger self would have. Nothing in my life turned out the way I thought it would when I was younger. But I hope after the initial shock of the dumpster fire that my life has been the last 6 years wore off I’d like to think I’d be somewhat proud of my self. If for no other reason then the fact that I’m still here fighting every day. But adulting really does suck nasty toes so don’t ever grow up…
My younger self would be disappointed. This is not the life she thought she’d have. Maybe she’d also be proud of our strength.
I think my younger self would be thrilled that I found a loving husband and had three amazing kids along with a dog and cat. She would be really happy that Niki and I are still best friends.
She would probably be disappointed that I still haven’t learned to stand up for myself or ask for help when I need it.
My younger self would be happy and proud but also sad. Happy and proud for me having a better life then when I was younger and for everything I have done so far but sad because I didn’t move out of state like I wanted to.
She would be ecstatic about having found love and stability, building a family of my own and always having food and warmth. Not being scared to sleep at night from the monsters and being secure in life from her own personal “body gaurd” husband.
I had such high expectations for myself when I was younger. I think I would be disappointed. I didn’t want to be average. However, I’m in a long lasting loving relationship….my parents divorced when I was younger so not something I expected. I feel I could have done so much better career wise but I’m where I’m at because of the choices my younger self made. If she’s mad, it’s her fault 🤣.
Unrecognisable.
But I think with time younger me would grow to be proud of older me.
She’d be terribly confused about where we live and who we are. There are certain things I’ve done that would amaze her, and others that would make her sad. But we’re happy now, and she’d appreciate that
I hope my younger self would be happy and proud of the life that I have made. I hope my younger self would understand that we tried our best with what we had. We made it.
Well, my younger self would be screaming BORING!!! However, my middle-aged self says just right!!! I had a lot of fun and my dream of becoming a veterinarian went 180 degrees in the wrong direction. I became a vet just not that type, Army 9 1/2 years of craziness. So of course, there is always disappointment but then if we knew the ending would we finish the race (book)?? The surprises in the middle is what makes for the best endings…
She’s be surprised! I’m at SAHM to three I thought I’d be a career woman
My younger self probably never thought about my parents aging, let along becoming ill and needing care. I hope my younger self would naturally have said: “I’ll be there, I’ll take care of you.”
However, my younger self wanted to get married, become an author (NOT an atty – who on earth wants to become an atty?!) and have 6 kids which, having spent time as both a younger aunt & an older aunt, I think Fiddler on the Roof and my father tricked me into thinking 6 kids was a FAB idea (for me).
It would not have been a fantastic idea (or at least, Idk if I would have felt differently if they had been my own kids but maybe 2-3 kids would have been great!) Impo. Looking back.
I would be really upset by all of the opportunities I let slide by and I would wonder wtf I was thinking. OTOH, finding out about my mental issues like depression and anxiety makes my younger but more mature self realize that it was best, not that I didn’t get married but that I didn’t pass my genes down to any children. I could theoretically have adopted or had a surrogate carry the child or have IVF but I wasn’t thinking about that as the younger person I believe you meant. And I DEFINITELY wouldn’t have wished to pass along Alzheimer’s wherein my grandmother & my mom both have the disease. But, again, I wouldn’t know that.
My younger self watched Romancing the Stone in h.s. and thought “THIS IS WHAT I WANT!” My younger self would think I wasted much of my life and be quite disappointed in me. (Of course, my younger self also thought it would be a good idea to get into Katherine Gibbs secretarial school instead of Harvard so my younger self wasn’t perfect.) My mother was quite upset w my younger self even attempting to try and explain why this was a good idea. 😂
She would have expected more from it. So many things I didn’t do and relationships I stayed in past their end date.
She wouldn’t.
I think my younger self would be impressed, because I always thought I needed a man to take care of me and my kids, but I learned I don’t need anyone to take care of us, I did it all on my own, and it impresses myself
I think my younger self would think I did the best I could with what situation I had felt with. She would be glad things are better now.
My younger self would be disappointed that I didn’t pursue some of my dreams, but probably pleased that I have a beautiful family.
My younger self would be so proud of finding my voice. I was weak and timid. Now I am strong and outspoken. I’ve been through a lot that would have broken most. I’ve made it through it all.
Surprised and proud
I think she would be surprised Im still alive. I was a very wild child when younger. Partied all the time.
My younger sells epithelial be impressed with how many kids i have ama still holding onto my sanity.
That I am still alive.
It’s not at all what I thought or hoped my life would be when I was younger but I’m in the process of setting things up to be better for me in ways I never even thought about then so I’m pretty content with how things are going now.
Its crazy
My younger self would be satisfied with what I’ve accomplished recently.
My younger self would wish my older self was happier!!
My younger self would be proud that I’m raising my child all by myself
My younger self would probably be asking me “what happened to those girlish dreams”? Well like a lot of dreams they weren’t realistic in my world and I wasn’t the best at making the right choices. I think I watched to many Hollywood romantic movies and thought that was what real life was like and I was a bit of a romantic and maybe a bit melancholy. I never thought much about having children, but I had two, a girl and a boy eleven years between their ages and was a single mother during a lot of their growing up years. But I found my calling in several different work fields. I was a Cosmetologist (a lot of girls in high school would let me fix their hair for special events). I loved to cook and I was an Oyster Bar cook in a great Seafood Restaurant named Delaney’s in California and became the cooking trainer for the other 8 Delaney Restaurants, I was a Photographer specializing in unique baby pictures before I retired. So maybe my younger self would be proud of the way I enjoyed my life even though there were bad times and sad times during this journey of life. I discovered another calling that was the best gift of all, becoming a Mama. I adore and love my two children who are both adults now one 52 and one 41. I think my younger self would approve.
My younger self would be puzzled about all her career plans not coming to fruition. She would be pleased that she’s still in the same career field though.
My younger self should be impressed that I have had a decent life (so far), from a very humble beginning. But she probably won’t be because I didn’t marry David Cassidy!
My younger self would be happy we are finally with a man that loves and takes care of me. I think she would be happy with how things have turned out even through all the ups and downs.
I think her mind would be blown. It is nothing like I though it would be.
Even though I have created a wonderful family with my hubby ( next year will be 38 yrs together!) That I think my younger self would be proud of, I did get close to my dream job of wanting to be a zoologist. I worked for a vet for 4 years before I got seriously hurt on the job. I would probably k8ck my own ass for not being more ambitious in my writing and not traveling more. I always wanted to go see the seven wonders. Real life happens and before you know it, 40 yrs pass by . The daily grind of survival has taken over and Dreams that were once so important fade into the background….
That I would be surprised at where I am in my life.