Things I would tell my younger self

There are several things I would like to go back and tell myself, but here is a starter list.

1. Don't be so dramatic. You're only embarrassing yourself.

2. Don't let your insecurities cripple you. 

3. Trust me. Everyone else has something going on too.

4. Stop letting people take advantage of you.

5. Don't beat yourself up over grades and school stuff; you never ended up needing that shit anyways.

6. Stop allowing people to make a fool of you.

7. Give dad a break. No one is perfect.

8. Just be glad that you are you.

9. You genuinely care for others and that's truly awesome.

10. Remember that no matter what, everything WILL BE ALRIGHT.

11. You will survive.