People are looking back on their younger selves with the Hey19YearOldMe hashtag.
Started by @HashtagRoundup, the trend has people sharing their heartwarming, meaningful, and even funny stories. Most people, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, are sharing how their lives got better since they were a teen.
“You’re good enough. you’re not lonely and you’re loved #Hey19YearOldMe,” Twitter user @basmaasker wrote.
19 year old me is current me me and all I have to say is GO PACK FOR UNI YOU HAVE LIKE ON DAY #Hey19YearOldMe
— em⁴ || ChineseGP 🇨🇳 (@landonor4) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/basmaasker/status/1172626832505614336
#Hey19YearOldMe You were right. You picked the right weirdo to spend your life with.❤️😂 pic.twitter.com/hohB3kRoki
— Haleigh Wenger (@haleighwenger) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe being carded will one day put a smile on your face
— James Edward Jr (@jamesedwardjr) September 13, 2019
Some Twitter users who are currently 19 years old find the hashtag a little weird. “#Hey19YearOldMe, it’s been a few months now. I wish you could love and trust yourself a bit more because you nice keep going. But stop procrastinating your driving license you stupid brat,” Twitter user @floweretjimin wrote.
#Hey19YearOldMe is trending. This is a little weird as a 19 year old
— Walker (@walkmantalkman) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/floweretjimin/status/1172627039402299393
https://twitter.com/wannalisten/status/1172626877871210496
Some are sharing sensible advice for their younger selves, while others are sharing cheeky calls for YOLO (You Only Live Once)–the responses ranging from, “#Hey19YearOldMe you are not fat” to “Steal more drinks.”
#Hey19YearOldMe you are not fat 😍 pic.twitter.com/jnLKZWgsUJ
— 🇦 🇳 🇬 🇮 🇪 (La de los cafecitos) (@AngeliqueMGR) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe someday you’ll be 46 and have a mortgage.
— Jason Haack (@j1_haack) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe
— evi🌷🩷 (@gilmorefolklore) September 13, 2019
When your guts tell you to leave, do it. Don't bury your feelings for someone else.
Accept people who love you openly and totally, ONLY.
And love yourself, you deserve it.
#Hey19YearOldMe Steal more drinks
— Sambo @WorldWide (@abtsag) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/juli_adhikari/status/1172625829811146753
Just do it.
— jessbws Ⓥ🌸 (@jaebiea) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe
Some are sharing investment advice: Invest in Amazon, Google, and Apple. Do not invest in Beanie Babies or Enron.
#Hey19YearOldMe Invest in Amazon and Google
— Todd Otto (@toddotto) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe don’t invest in Beanie Babies or Enron
— Jeff Dwoskin Has A Podcast (@bigmacher) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/impopster/status/1172627153944494083
And many are assuring their younger selves that everything turns out fine over time. The LGBTQ community is especially represented in this last chunk. “#Hey19YearOldMe I’m very proud of you for #comingout! It may not seem like it right now, but @ItGetsBetter! #25years #LGBTQ,” Twitter user @thegratefulboss wrote.
Other advice includes urging their younger selves to stop pretending to be straight, go see a therapist, and to break up with their boyfriends.
“#Hey19YearOldMe, you’re trans! In about a year you’re gonna start trying to untangle the web that’s been bothering you all your life, and it’s gonna be a long 7-8 years. If I could spare you that, I would. You’re trans, girl, embrace it,” Twitter user @JessicaJArmst wrote.
“Your gay and it’s okay. Jesus doesn’t hate you and you don’t need to hate yourself for something you can’t control. I know you keep trying to pray the gay away but eventually you’ll learn to love yourself for exactly who you are,” Twitter user @jazzyshmazzy3 wrote. “Also, stop crashing your cars.”
#Hey19YearOldMe u think u didn't have enuf party time n this baby will ruin ur life, but u got plenty more party days n this kid gonna be ur A1 BFF @s_schlotterer 😘 I love you
— Jamie S (@jschlo51) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/ottertott/status/1172626821982162945
https://twitter.com/sarah_sparkl3s/status/1172625555084038144
https://twitter.com/vorebinnie/status/1172625439610871810
https://twitter.com/thegratefulboss/status/1172626867045720065
Hey 19 year old me, stop pretending to be straight and get yourself a boyfriend, ya thirsty bitch. 🙃
— Beutimus (@beutimusgaming) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe Go to that therapist appointment.. Start the process. It'll be okay. You won't lose your family.
— ⛧Gwyn Goore⛧🏴 (@Gwyn_Goore313) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe, you're trans! In about a year you're gonna start trying to untangle the web that's been bothering you all your life, and it's gonna be a long 7-8 years. If I could spare you that, I would. You're trans, girl, embrace it!
— Jessica/Emma (@JessicaElA10) September 13, 2019
#Hey19YearOldMe
— Jazzy Gutierrez ✨ (@jazzsince93) September 13, 2019
Your gay and it’s okay. Jesus doesn’t hate you and you don’t need to hate yourself for something you can’t control. I know you keep trying to pray the gay away but eventually you’ll learn to love yourself for exactly who you are!
Also, stop crashing your cars🙄
https://twitter.com/ps3hasnogame/status/1172594975739195393
https://twitter.com/mccnhild/status/1172615209753747456
#Hey19YearOldMe break up with your boyfriend. you are made to be more than someone's wife. don't chase men just because you doubt your ability to chase your dreams. you will find someone who shares your values and ambition one day. also, you're a little gay.
— The Subtle Art of Getting Bi (@artofgettingbi) September 13, 2019
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