What would you do differently if you could start over?

I wish that I would have spent less time on trying to make others happy or worrying about what others think of me. I wish I spoke up more and advocated for my needs.

I'm trying to do this more in my 30s.

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Jeephikelove · 51-55, F

I wish I stayed away the first time I ran away. I wish I became selfish and focused on loving myself instead of seeking love and approval outside of myself.

John628 · 18-21, M

@Jeephikelove that’s a good one! How many times did u run away? How old were you?

Jeephikelove · 51-55, F

@John628 12 the first time, I finally got away a month before I was 17. A lifetime of damage already done, been working in healing ever since.

John628 · 18-21, M

@Jeephikelove oh wow! When did u first want to run away? How has the healing process been?