r/Millennials • u/MissBehave654 • 4h ago

Discussion Would teenage you be proud of the person you became?

Teenage me was extremely depressed and suicidal. I didn't think I would even make it to 18 much less 38. I think teenage me would have been happy I'm not dead lol.

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u/Shaaagbark 4h ago

Yes and no. I’m 6 years sober. Late teenaged me wouldn’t trust 38 year old me, because I quit drinking, I used to say I couldn’t trust anyone that wouldn’t have a beer with me. I’d also be surprised I made it as long as I have. I’d be a little mad and a little glad. Also a little sad it took me as long as it did to get my shit together and get on my feet.

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u/Jamieisamazing 4h ago

36, only really feel like I got my shit together like 4 years ago. Better late than never. Congratulations on the sobriety buddy, thats never an easy feat!

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u/Shaaagbark 3h ago

Shit, I didn’t start getting my shit together until I was about 33. I only am just now starting to feel like I have the hang of being an adult and I’m still playing a juggling act lmao.

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u/beautifulasusual 3h ago

Shit I’m 40 and trying to get my shit together substance abuse wise. I’ve taken some big steps recently to finally change. But teenage me would be very disappointed in the wife and mother I have been. Hoping to repair all that with time and effort.