YES. I recently only found this out ...and I'm 20. All my friends get their cute IDs out and then there's me with what a bouncer once described as 'the mugshot of a psychopathic serial killer who's just murdered her three children'
You can't in Australia because our border security is ridiculously tight and a "neutral expression" guarantees that scanners will match your face to your passport photo.
@xeisoo omg thank you for asking :') I'm 17 actually but I'm fine. just watched this video again cause I forgot a lot of the advice she gave. some of it I haven't had to use yet because not much has happened to me lol but some stuff i can and should try to remember :D
Dear young me: 1) your ginger hair is cute af 2) ur not fat. Well like you kind of are but that's fine????? Ur beautiful 3) it's ok that u don't like makeup. I don't either. But it doesn't make you any more "real" than other ppl 4) your awkwardness is going to be with u for a long time but you will learn how to hide it kind of 5) it's ok to say no to someone 6) it's ok to let ppl in and maybe even show true emotions??? Crazy 7) mum and dad are growing too. Look at them. Appreciate 8) and appreciate your brothers. And Nan and grandad. And entire family. They love u. You are SO lucky. 9) Boys' opinions of u do not define you and literally do not matter. Who cares if the cute boys like you or not. You will learn to like you and that's enough. Don't value other's opinions of you over your own opinion. 10) you have so much to learn about people and yourself and the world and you will do this by talking and educating yourself and being aware of yourself in a good way. You will find your feet one way or another. You will do good in the world, every day. But for now, focus on growing. Ur doing okay girl
I wrote a slam poem last year on this very topic - it's a letter to my eight year old self. Hope you enjoy :)
Dear Maddy, I am writing to you because as you are now, the only change you have known is the change between seasons, and the change between night and day. Change, is something not quite rooted in your vocabulary yet, but in time you will know it very well. You will know the layers of change from the spelling of your name, to the person you describe yourself as. Change is hard to deal with, but it’s easier with a little advice.
Dear Maddy, Try not to grow up so fast. I know that having a sister 4 years older than you makes you feel like you want to act her age, but don’t. You can get away with doing things that I wish I could do now so enjoy the freedom you have. Your current age is ticket. Ride that rollercoaster until the park closes down.
Dear Maddy, When you dance, always remember why you are dancing. Remember that it’s because you love it. You love the way the music swirls inside your soul and pumps air into your lungs. Your heart may be pounding at a million beats per minute, but that’s when you feel the most alive. You love the way that jumping makes you feel like your 100 feet above the ground, and that swaying make all the stress in your life fade away. Remember this, and you won’t ever have to stop.
Dear Maddy, As of this year, you can forever swim sans parental supervision at second beach pool. I know that has been the dream since ’05. Swim like you’re an Olympic athlete racing for the very first time, as you will not get many opportunities to do the same.
Dear Maddy, If people call you Madison, correct them. I know you think it’s not worth it, and awkward, but it’s your name. Hold your head up high, and stick up for yourself. It seems scary, believe me, I know, but it will help you in the long run. Those who tease may think it’s all in good fun, but if it hurts you, tell them to stop. You are not a doormat. Do not let them walk all over you.
Dear Maddy, When you go camping, remember every detail. Remember the chill that rushes through your body when heading into the lake, and the way the stars fill the night sky when there’s no city light polluting your eyes. Above all, remember that peperoni sticks are always a good time.
Dear Maddy, I want you to know that starting now, you will lose a friend at the end of each school year. When they go, it will feel like the world is caving in on you but try not to be sad. There will always a new one headed your way once the leaves turn yellow again. And besides, you will not go through this alone.
Dear Maddy, Learn to loosen up. You are only in third grade. That mark you got on your 4th spelling quiz will not dictate your future. Save that beautiful work ethic you have until you’re 14. Up until then, having the same amount of dedication as your older sister is just not necessary. Live a little.
alex wells I'm your age & love how you think you're very young,don't stop thinking that! Every second of my life I'm reminding myself that I can drive in 2 years & marry in 1 1/2
This is the place I feel most comfortable saying this. Today I told my mum I'm bisexual and she said it's 'not on' and that I'm only young so I can change and I'm not really bi. Please can someone give me some advice?
SmolAndTolBeans go on living ur life happy and bi and maybe she will eventually open her eyes to the truth. it may take some subtle convincing on your part. But don't let others bring you down. And if anything i support you and your closest friends do too 💖stay strong
SmolAndTolBeans I had a similar-ish situation with my dad but he kind of said it in code if you know what I mean. Just ignore what they say for now and one day you can come home with a partner the same gender as you and be like HA I WAS RIGHT BISH. Which will feel great. Once your older you can leave and be by yourself without her judging you and you'll be okay. I'm always here to talk if you need me!
SmolAndTolBeans you're parents don't decide your sexuality you do. If you know you're bi then live your happy bi life and eventually they will accept you and if they don't that's their problem not yours
If your own mum can't accept the fact that you're bi, then she can't be a mother. I honestly feel awful saying that, and I'm really sorry if I offended you, but seriously, it's her bad that she can't accept you for who you are.
Just remember that being bi is the best thing ever. I am, and it's one of the only positive things in my life. F**k anybody who tries to put you down for it, you are you and that's all people should wish for. The LGBT+ community is an incredible place, and everybody is wonderful. No sexuality is above anybody else's.
I wish I could say that I'm out to my parents, but I'm not. I've taken advice from other LGBT+ members and I'm not gonna come out until I'm financially capable of supporting myself, just in case. I wish I'd found out about you sooner, because I would have told you about a video by Boyinaband called "Coming out can be a bad idea". Even so, I advise that you watch it anyway, as it may provide you with some extra helpful information.
Remember that you are a beautiful human being, and you are no less than anybody else. You can't change who you are, and people need to understand that. Never give up to what your mum is saying, because by being adamant shows that you're serious. It may even change her opinion.
I hope I've helped at least a bit. Unfortunately I don't have any social media that you can contact me through, but I'm always happy to talk in the comments if you want to.
That's a truly sweet message but "can't be your mother" look, at the original commenter, it's okay that you're mam isn't okay with it. Many parents aren't at the beginning and that's okay! They don't have to agree with everything you do! You are different people, you're mam was probably brought up to think that way so don't blame her for judging, blame society when she grew up. Instead, help her get used to the idea. Don't mention it for a while then later bring it up again. Then, if she gets angry, drop it for a while (I'm not saying pretend you're not bi, but in front of you're mother, don't regularly bring it up.) Eventually you're mother will see you as an adult capable of making your own decisions, maybe it's by doing something completely unrelated that's responsible but she will respect you as an adult eventually.
Storytime: I have a friend who first came out as bi, then later gay. Initially his mam and dad were fuming when he told them, his mother even grounded him. But after a few weeks they started coming around to the idea. A year later and his mam was on our frikin local radio preaching to other moms to be open to their children's sexuality and talking about how much she regretted being so horrid to her son for being brave enough to tell her. I was in the car with my mam where she pulled over to listen properly at the time, that was how strongly she spoke. All because she saw her son with a boy in town and saw how engulfed in happiness he was and how he had been hiding his bf from her, because she had been so mean.
Sorry for the essay, just give you're mam time and respect that she wasn''t brought up in the internet era where everyone has access to info on lgbtq+ etc. and are taught that it's bad. Her childhood probably wasn't nearly as open minded as yours.
Regardless, congrats for being so brave, and don't be too hard on your mam. If you work together and see each others side of the story, it will be better for your relationship in the future. And believe me, having your mam as a safety net when making big/life changing decisions is the best thing ever With love, K xxxxx
SmolAndTolBeans ignore that statement. At the same time continue to establish your own opinions and sooner or later, your mom will realize that you can think of your own
3: build up a support group around you full of people who accept you
4: don't agree with here that's it's "just a phase" but don't argue with her either. That will just cause unnecessary pain.
5: find someone to talk to
(You can message me any time... it might be weird to talk to a complete stranger on the internet... but it might also help... my twitter is itismestella )
Your mum can't change your sexuality because it just isn't possible, end of. You need to help her understand that but if she's just stubbornly opposed to it then you'll have to deal with it and accept that she doesn't like it. What's she going to do, in all reality?
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im sorry dude that sucks, but try not to let anyone invalidate your identity. your mom not believing that youre bi is just ignorance on her behalf and has nothing to do with you. some people wont understand right now, but dont let that stop you. there always will be people who do accept you. hope youre doing alright fren, i know coming out can be hard <3
ignore it, know in your heart she's wrong and only you know you, continue to be yourself and love your life (as well as loving whoever the frick you want to love)
My mom told me the same thing when I came out. Nearly a year later I've never been happier to be bi whether she believes me or not. Being bi can be so tough because many people believe us to be in a phase or that we have to choose. That simply isn't the case! What matters is that YOU are comfortable with who you are. No one else has experienced a day in your shoes. They cannot say they've felt your feelings with absolute certainty. What I mean to say is this: there will always be someone telling you that you are wrong, or that your sexuality isn't real. There will always be someone against you. It is an unfortunate truth. But coming from a person who has been where you have been I can promise you that the moment you are able to accept yourself, you mother's belief of your sexuality and anyone else's does not matter. I truly believe my mom will come around with time. I have the same hope for you. I'm terribly sorry that you had to experience that but you are braver than ever for having the strength to tell her the truth.
Much love from one bi to another <3 Good luck out there :)
Firstly congratulotions. Secondly if she doesn't believe you, don't worry. In a few years, try tell her again.Or you could just not take my advice because I suck at it and do what makes you comfortable
SmolAndTolBeans My mom thinks the same thing ,she ignores it like I never said anything the only advice that I can give you is wait ,because one day she won't be able to deny it
SmolAndTolBeans your mom is ignorant to your feelings and disregard it. Do same with her opinion. You are what you are and you know it better. That's it.
SmolAndTolBeans hey bro, first things first, your mum is wrong, you CANT change. Sexuality may be fluid but you can't alter your attractions towards people of your gender. You need to read up on lgbt history and culture so if there is no solidarity, you can read a book about an activist and say "wow they did that??" and gain confidence in your identity. friends are your support and the people you lean on right now. You can't complain about your queer ventures and downfalls to your parents because they sound homophobic, but you CAN do this to your friends. Go out there, find people of your gender and people not of your gender that you like. Date them, find that feeling of love somewhere else that isn't at home. I wish you the absolute best of luck, i was once where you are and i haven't exactly crawled out of the hole yet but i'm slowly getting there. Vibes of strength and positivity from your fellow bisexual
SmolAndTolBeans my friend has the same problem with her mom her mom said it was a only a phase but what you need to understand it that you mom is wrong but leave it as that. she has to adapt to you you stay the way you are because your perfect. she needs to understand and realise that it isn't a phase and also who cares what she thinks at the moment go and date boys and girls live your life to the fullest
SmolAndTolBeans I told my mum a few days ago that I was bisexual and at first she said it was a phase, then she said she didn't approve of it. I understand, so many people are going through the same thing. Don't feel pressured to label yourself, you might change, you might not. Most people are bisexual, whether they realise it or not. Stop caring what they think, although I know it's frustrating xx
SmolAndTolBeans your mom isnt right or wrong.. you can change , TRUST ME. but you don't have to , don't feel like you do. just be who you are. experiment. be you , you don't even have to say you're bi. you like people? cool. work on that , and just be comfortable with who you are. here's the sucky part however; think about your mum. don't hate her , because she was probably just surprised. sometimes people don't know how to handle things. it sucks , but just give her some slack , and maybe shell do the same ;p good luck!
It doesn't matter what your mum thinks about your sexuality as long as she doesn't treat you badly for it. It's not her right to tell you how you feel. While she is partially right, sexuality is fluid, don't listen to anybody who tells you it's just a phase or you're only saying that for attention. Only you know how you feel, and if you say that you're bi, you're bi. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself. It may seem difficult or annoying, but don't worry. Eventually, things get better.
SmolAndTolBeans If you feel comfortable as bi, then f-ing be bi! It's not a 'on' or 'off' thing! If you like and are comfortable being bi, go ahead she isn't going to stop you and realisation of what sexuality is isn't only realised as an adult even if you're a child you could realise that you're insert whatever
SmolAndTolBeans be you your mum will eventually come accept you she can't stop you from dating boys and girls so be yourself and if you need someone to talk to message me on twitter @kylie_burritt
SmolAndTolBeans I went through something similar I came out to my mom and she said "no you're not" and we haven't talked about it since. I know it's hard, but just lay low until you know you are safe and bring home whoever you love. Just know that it will pass, she will be okay with it, and you know yourself better than she knows you. Have a lovely day💛
SmolAndTolBeans well i told my mum in bi and she said that im young and i dk. So i just dealt with it and shes probably gonna realise that in right about who i like bc well.. im me and shrubs doesn't know what i like. I think you shouldn't bring it up again and just date whatever you like and if you date a girl and she finds out she will probably accept it and know your bi
thebanterloon first off, i love your name. also you might never see this. i just want you to know, no one can tell you how YOU feel. all you can do is know who you love and what you like. please don't listen to people that don't believe you. you are you. sweet beautiful you. I know it prolly seems hard, but I promise, it gets easier as you find the people who really care about you. life wasn't meant to be easy. So if you don't get anything out of this, I'm sorry. but i really hope someone does.
@jasper hello friend, yes all is well! i've changed a lot since my awkward 13-year-old self posted that comment. while my family is still homophobic i know i have incredible friends that support me through everything. thank u for asking <3
thebanterloon i’m sorry glad that you’re doing okay and that you answered. i hope that your family will understand one day because if they can’t accept you then they don’t deserve you. keep the people that appreciate you close
Dodie, I swear it feels like you're talking directly to me. You're just so sincere and I feel like you're the older sibling I never had. Loved the vid and love you!
This was exactly what I needed. I'm 13, and I've been depressed for a while. I'm not anymore. It feels so good to be able to say that. After the depression, I was depersonalized for a while. I went into this little corner in the sky of my mind and hid. I'm back now. I'm alive. I haven't been for a while. It's a nice feeling. My anxiety is still strong, though. And I'm so afraid of depersonalization now that I cry at everything. This reminded me that I'm not the only one going through this. It's normal. And other people get through it. That happens all the time. It's been a long time since I was depressed. It's been a long time since I wanted to kill myself. I'm really and truly okay.
Dodie this is amazing and wonderful and ridiculously helpful to so many of your viewers (myself included). Thank you for everything you do. This video is inspiring, and it really made me sit down and think about myself - both my past, present, and future selves... and I've realized, like you, that I've still got a lot to learn and a lot to accept about myself. I also don't know everything and I need to understand that I never will. I, too, struggle with accepting the way I look/act/talk/think, but with help from people like you this will only get easier.
Dear younger me: Please wear your glasses, they help you see and no, you don't look THAT terrible in them. Freckles are not awful, and once you learn to compromise with your curly hair, you two won't despise each other so much. Your body type is beautiful. You may be a twig, but you're a fucking cute twig. (also small boobs are great, love them). Boys don't dictate your life - you do. Also girls are pretty nice...and not just in the aesthetic sense. Help your mom out around the house a bit more. She does so much for you. Also, no matter how frustrated with her you get, never EVER tell her you hate her, because she loves you unconditionally. And your dad - you're more like him than you think. Embrace that - he's the strongest person you know. Things might look bad for him for a while, but he survives. He beats the odds. Don't be so afraid to tell people you love them, and how much they mean to you. Sure, some of them will leave, but you WILL find the ones that will stay forever. Put your own mental health first!! Please! It's okay to feel sad, and it's okay to need time alone, but remember that people love you and are always there for you if you need them. Stop being so overly-concerned about the way you look. Everyone has something in their teeth every so often - it's not as big a deal as you think.
And finally (since this is the longest comment I've ever written)... Dear Dodie: Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for uploading and for sharing these intimate parts of yourself with us. You mean so much to me.
I feel like one day I'm going to say nearly the exact same things to my younger self because even though I'm hearing them now, I probably won't change until I realize this stuff on my own
"not everyone looks at girls the way you do" So true lmao...before I figured out I was bi/pansexual I just tought that it was normal to be very aware of how goodlooking girls were....
that "everything will be okay" is the most sincere one ive heard recently :") even if we dont know each other personally, dodie, thank you so much and im so glad to have seen your channel in my recommendations :)
dear younger self: -asking for help is okay. therapy is good, therapy is helpful, and you deserve to feel better. -don't use that terrible coping strategy, you know the one I'm talking about, don't even start, it isn't worth it -don't try and be someone else so that people will like you. it's not worth it and the real people will like you for who you are -try and get along with your parents... yes I know it's hard but just try -it's okay to be single -stop trying to be emo. I get it you feel depressed so you want to look depressed but just no, stop. wearing band shirts is okay but it doesn't have to be all you wear. -having said that, listen to whatever the hell kind of music you want to -try to not be so insecure over everything, no people don't care, and they aren't always judging you
these are kind of things I feel apply to me even now so it's a good list for me to work on. hope that if someone is reading this is helps them too 😘
I come back to this every once in a while, I’m 17 and scared of becoming an adult and this makes me feel better. also the helping out mum thing - I started making a conscious effort to help her as much as I could a couple years ago and it’s made the world of difference, all bc I heard Dodie tell me to thanks Dodie.
Thanks Dodie, I feel like you're telling me stuff that deep down, I already know, but hearing it from someone else makes it feel more....real, in a way. It means a lot to have someone give advice like this, no matter if it's someone I've never even met before. I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel <3 (and the whole blobby nose bit especially hit home for me, so special thanks for that XD)
I really needed this video right now... I've been having a lot of self image problems and I've just been falling into this whirlpool of self pity. This really helped me realise the stupidity. thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️
If I were to tell my younger self anything I would say to be more brave. To clarify not a Gryffindor brave, but more of a Hufflepuff brave. Take risks on being open with people and be your true and complete self. Be a loyal giving friend and don't judge those around you. Your never going to be cool enough to be a Hufflepuff, because deep down you will always have the relentless drive and show off tendencies of a Gryffindor. Still, you will never be happier than when you learn how to be a little more like a Hufflepuff.
You know it's a good video with a strong message when all the comments are about how well they can relate. It really proves the point you're making about how everyone has these problems, so there is a way to deal with them. I love you so much Dodie. Stay awesome! ❤️❤️
I feel like Dodie is that older sister who is genuinely nice and kind and we're all the little siblings who want to be her but then she teaches us to love ourselves just as much.
Oh my goodness, you're so insipiring! Most of theese things are the things I wish the younger me knew and, guess what? The current me needed to hear them too! You make my day, every single day. Thank you xx
I love this video, and I love this advice, which I'm trying to learn and incorperate into my awkward teenage life, and I love the outro, and I just love it all Thank you Dodie, so much
Thank you for this!! I feel so much better about my decisions of the now and of the past. You are amazing and I would've loved to have met teenage dodie
this is the most genuine, pure thing ever. when i'm your age i'd love to do something like this. what age of you were you talking to? or was it just younger you in general? ♡
I really feel as if this could be directed to me. It really relates to how I feel and everything. Thank you for making this. You have no idea how much this helped me, and how amazing this made me feel. Thank you, Dodie. <3
Dodie, I'm going through a really difficult situation right now. And hearing you say all these things, has given me strength. Especially your last message. 'Everything is going to be okay.' I needed that. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you a lot for this, Dodie, and for everything you have done for us and for yourself and will continue to do (you will, right ?). Actually, I am simply thankful for your existence. Much love from France xx
You were my motivation/inspiration to get my haircut and get a new fresh look, thank you so much, best decision I've made. I feel pretty great. All thanks to you x
This is so amazing Dodie! I honestly wish I had this when I was younger. I completely agree with you though. I had terrible anxiety and depression (still do) this would have helped younger me so much. But I grew and figured it out on my own. We make alot of mistakes in our lives but those mistakes make us the people we are today, because we learn from them; but anyways, Thank you so much Dodie!
Thank you so much for this video, I think it's really helpful and makes me happy/comfortable/confident with myself and the situations that I face! :3 Thank you again and I hope you have a great day! <3
what I would say to my younger self: 1) just because someone tells you they like you doesn't mean you have to like them back 2) it's okay to like people other than guys! embrace it! 3) don't worry about your thin hair, it will get a tad thicker and here's a hint: side bangs are v helpful 4) please don't bottle up your feelings, just tell a certain person or even your cat to get it all out 5) it's not the end of the world when the guy you thought you liked moves on 6) take advantage of the time you have! say yes to that ice skating thing (but don't be disappointed when you can't go) 7) don't be so worried about school. yes, it will be difficult, but your health is more important
You literally are my favorite person ever. really. I just wish I knew you personally and you could help me with everyone and everything. anytime I see your video in my feed, it literally makes my day. really. I found you through looking up ukulele tutorials, and I was obsessed ever since. I hope this sounds sweet not stalkerish, and I hope you see this. I LOVE YOU AHHHH 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I just realized some of these things on Wednesday. I needed my mother to assure me I didn't have a label for what made me supposedly "different". It's a crazy amount of anxiety, which can lead to way too much stuff. I'm so glad this video is here for everyone to see, because though it was addressed to younger Dodie, I think many people might get inspired from it, or at least have some thoughts come up. Thank you Dodie for the inspiration you are to me and others.
Omfg why do I relate so much to this? This is literally 100% young me!! Thanks you for this video, Dodie, it's made me realize how much I've grown in the past few years <3
seriously considering making one of these myself, I bet if everyone did one there'd be some common shared themes but also a lot of cool individual stuff!
I really enjoyed the thought put into this video, and it encouraged me to make a video like this on my channel too! 💕 please make more videos like this, as I always love how they turn out
Damn. I just rewatched her dear 25 year old me video, and reacting to my 20 year old self video and now this. She’s changed sm each time and I’m so proud :,) we love you girl
dear younger me — well... dear current me, really, and in the future me: 1) literally stop being so angry all the time... you've seen enough anger around to last a life time. sometimes, you can just move on and let go 2) friends are great! stop isolating yourself for fear people don't like you, bc when you stay away from people, they tend to think that you don't like them, and therefore, they won't like you. jump around from group to group, be kind to everyone you meet, and that's how they'll like you! 3) don't stop reading or writing or singing or drawing. it's okay if people call you a nerd (they're only joking, they don't hate you for it), or if someone jokes about how you never shut up (they really enjoy your singing, they're just picking at you), or if someone makes fun of your drawing (they're serious, that is really is bad, but that doesn't mean you should stop) 4) be happy! being negative doesn't help anyone 5) self deprecating jokes really aren't that funny they just make you feel bad 6) stop. being. so. dramatic. it's ok to just chill sometimes; you're FINE
Thank you dodie, just got everything. I love you a ton and I think you're very pretty and you're voice is so nice also this channel is just beautiful. Thank you for all you do for your viewers. You're one of the most down to Earth (at lest I think) YouTubers I watch. Love you <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
I loved this so much. I'm 18 in a couple of days, an although that is still very young on the spectrum of age I can relate to a lot of what you said, especially the part about no one caring how you look, I haven't been out in public without makeup on in 3 ish year, I'm still trying to love my skin I'm not there yet, but hopefully one day I will be. Oh an the masturbation thing is so true, I wish people (mainly girls) would be more open about it and talked about it more. Thanks Dodie, much love.
I love this so much. The way you speak to your younger self is quite funny 😂 But, this really helps. I kinda have the same thoughts and insecurities and young lil dodie, so to have older dodie kinda tell me this too is really lovely. It's quite scary how similar our thoughts and problems are. I hate my nose, I'm worried about my small boobs? Masturbating? Kinda scary when people tell you its not normal. Girls? wOW. Boys? wOW. I should totally help my mum out more omg I am a bAD PERSON. Drama queen? Tell mE about it omg. (also, if you do see this dodie, where did you get those lovely glasses from?)
Thank you so much dodie. Especially the last thing hit me hard and I felt like you were talking to me. Now I'm crying but it's ok. It's not a sad cry, it's not a happy cry either. It's probably somewhere in between. Anyway this was such a nice video. love you!
I'm so glad I watched this because otherwise I would still be faking to like this guy even when I didn't. Thank you Dodie, this was helpful because I can't think by myself lol
Dodie, I just fecking love you, okay? What a lovely video and lovely messages with touches of humor that make it oh so wonderful. I'm glad your younger self became the person you are today, and I hope your older self realizes all this too! xx
This video made me so comfortable I love it so much. This was so real and raw and still funny. I don't know how you do It. I can't wait to be able to look back and do something like this.
Thank you for this, I've been over estimating how big my problems are and this has made me feel chill and at ease less anxious because I don't know what the future holds and realistically i don't need to know. Lx
Why is this so helpful? I don't understand, its literally just you giving advice to your younger self, and yet it feels like you're giving it to me xD thanks either way dodes!
Your younger sister is SO lucky to have you! I wish I had someone like you to say these things when I needed it. Or I wish I was good enough to say these things to my little sister but I'm not.
This made me cry. Genuinely. I think I'm about the age Dodie was talking about in this and I have learned more in this video than in a whole year of school so far. We need more Dodies in this world.
I love this so so much. I'm starting to think about what I would tell my younger self, but it's hard because I don't really like my younger self... I don't even like my 2 years younger self. But I like the person I am now so it's fine xD
this is so nice i love this. ur giving advice to us young people who r scared and hate the things they do even though it's most likely completely normal, bc u learned all this urself and decided to share w the world i love u dodie im glad u exist
Dodie, you are so amazing and talented and I love your videos.... I felt like you were talking to me in this lol. Especially the "help mum with the dishes" part (sorry mum, love you!) Oh also, how did you get your fringe that way (like how did you get it cut)? Love you videos~ I watch at least 2 videos a day... (I have a problem....) Ok creepy fangirl(ish) moment over.
This makes me feel very calm...idk I was having a very panic-y/emotional morning and this really just helped me take a breath and refocus, so thanks Dodie 😊
This is my first time commenting on a YouTube video but I need to do it this time. Thank you so much for posting this video, Dodie. I've been watching for more than a year now and love your videos but it is so important to share with your audience what you've learnt. I'm 18 now and still can use this advice. Also, here are some things I would tell my younger self: 1. Don't be so hard on yourself. You don't need to put so much pressure on yourself in school because you are doing fine! It's not the most important thing in the world. 2. Be nice to yourself. You are great the way you are. 3. Don't let anybody or media make you feel like crap. 4. You don't need to be afraid of friends leaving you. They like you for you. No other person could change that. And if they leave you, they probably don't even have something against you. Sometimes they just need to change something and you feel like crap but 5. It will get better. There are downs but they only help you to know how the ups feel like. And they help you grow. And it is much easier when you see the humorous and positive side of things.
You have no idea how much this helped me to feel better about myself I've been going through some very hard times lately and this helped a lot even tho it was you talking to your past it also felt like you were giving me advice too thank you
My younger self was a very naive person. She had friends just come to her and thought everyone would naturally love her even though she might not like them back. She didn't know about the world around her and the struggles everyone faced. Moving to Canada was a big time for me. Sure it gave me depression but it also let me see new you tubers that helped me overcome my depression(pewdiepie) I met people like you and other youtubers that helped me be proud of myself. I found youtubers that didn't give out news without checking their sources and asking for opinions and I found out about struggles of life in other countries. I found out that friends weren't that easy to find, and that changing myself wouldn't ever make me happy, but it would also bring me a bunch of dirty looks. I'm still at a weird place in life, but I'm also still young. I'm glad that I have people like you, Tessa, jacksepticeye, pewds, Philip defranco,(A bunch of others that I can't think of rn) to help me get through all my struggles. So thank you guys
I really want to receive a letter like this from my future self. It's never gonna happen but I can dream. This video really helps put things in perspective though so thank you.
I love these little chats. Dodie you are so cute! Not in a undermining way but in just like a friendly way! You are so relaxing to watch. Thank you for existing and staying alive this long woop woop
Im just really glad she's comfortable to publically say all those stuff, it means she really dont give a damn about what people say about her and is being totally herself :) Im really proud dodie, you're the best! Thanks for the courage. You're really great and unique :D
I loved this video! The one about small boobs is so true, I hated them (or lack of them) all the way through secondary school and college and now I'm at uni and I've finally learnt to accept them and even love them. Yay for cute crop tops and sleeping on my front :-)
I never comment on your videos but I'd like to say that your videos are really valuable to me and I'm sure they are to loads of others too. Though they are addressed to you or often relevant to you, they are relevant to many others. You're adorable! Thank you for sharing all the personal things. People like you are a blessing
I love you, Doddie. You have taught me so so so much and I have to say you are my inspiration for everything, being a good person, being a musician, being different, everything!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, thank you. I love the you Doddie.
She says “your worst fears...” and I expect her to say that they’re not as bad as you think or won’t happen but then she says “are gonna come true” and I was shook!
I recently cut my hair short and been feeling insecure thinking I'm ugly dodie has giving me the knowledge of I'm not no one is we're all beautiful on the inside or out and we all have insecurities I LOVE YOU DODIEEEE
The "no one knows what they're doing" was just so good to hear... i always assume i'm the only one who knows NOTHING. i always feel like i'm a child pretending to be a teenager.
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julia chaiss2017-08-02 12:49:04 (edited 2017-08-02 12:50:26 )
After a little bit I kind of forgot this was a "not to younger self" sort of thing and it felt like you were talking directly to me. Guess I just needed to hear some of that💛
nope, I'm not crying at that last part, nope nope nope just a tree fell in my eyes but in all honesty this video is beautiful and i love it and i love how you're okay with your mistakes and i want to feel that way one day
Listening to this sort of makes me realize how little I've probably actually changed since I was a teenager. I don't feel like I tell myself that much. I mean, I'll give myself SOME credit. There's a bit of this and that that I could possibly relay to younger me, but a lot of the important stuff is still quite lost on me. I've barely grown at all, and that makes me sad...
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Again AndAgain2016-12-23 20:05:37 (edited 2016-12-23 20:06:24 )
Sean Hector I feel the same way I don't think I've changed that much. I keep thinking about what I would put on my list to say to my younger self and feel like there's a lot that should be on it but I'm not there yet... anyway hope we'll both have big lists soon that will set us apart from our teenage-selves :) i wish you a lot of luck getting there!
I wish you luck as well. I guess what I really need is to just get some life experience. I don't go anywhere, do anything of crazy interest or meet new people. I'm so stuck in my comfort zone. Gonna have to try and change that soon.
To my younger self: Don't ever feel like you have to apologise to practically everyone for almost amything you do. It's okay to be yourself. The kids who have teased you and picked on you will stop and you will be able to move forwards from it. They're all jerks anyway. Don't go giving your heart to people if they don't deserve it. Trust me, you'll find great friends who love and accept you for who you are.
You don't have to fit your opinion in with whatever your friends might think. Bw original and if they don't like that, then they're really not worth your time or energy.
You're going to have days where you feel crap and don't know why. That's okay, you're allowed to feel the way you feel, you're human. You can always talk to mum and dad about things. They might seem like your worst enemy but they really do have your best interests at heart.
There's no need to worry about boys, one day you'll meet one and he'll treat you the way you should be treated: like a queen.
It's actually 2am right now and I couldn't fall asleep because there were so many things bothering me. I stumbled upon this video and by the time it ended, I felt the weight drop off of my chest. Thank you Dodie 💕
um ok2016-12-17 16:56:37 (edited 2016-12-17 16:56:52 )
doddlevloggle dodie, I just wanted to say thank you for making this. I relate a lot and this made me feel better. I've saved this so that every time I feel down I can watch this and feel better about myself. THANK YOU. THIS VIDEO MEANS THE WORLD TO ME.
I completely admire how sincerely dodie confronts her mistakes and her younger self. I would do a 5 second video of me going "Dear younger self, FUCK YOU!"
love this! I'll do one to my younger self (I'm still a baby tho) don't wear your weird outfits and feel suuuper cool (or maybe, do it make your experiences but just saying you don't look cool). don't smoke on your balcony that one day that you think your dad is not home, when he actually is, but quit smoking nonetheless. even if you wouldn't get caught (it's so much less stressful to not have to hide cigarettes so do yourself a favour). get a backpack for school! it's way more convenient than a purse and looks cooler! stay in touch with friends you don't see often. you don't have to hang out with people you don't like. start smiling more! for gods sake tell your parents that you don't like playing cello and stop wasting time and money and energy on that. take learning spanish a little more seriously. go see your grandparents more often or call them at least, it makes them happy and doesn't take a lot of effort. help more with household chores. be there for your friends. be nicer to your sister. stop being on your phone/ipod so much!!!! don't stop reading please, really, don't ever stop reading every night. once again, put your phone away. and finally: there's so much left for you to learn, so much.
just thought you should know that your voice is very relaxing and you're just relaxing to watch. Thank you for making this, I'll come back to watch it when life is a little rough like it recently was. it took being rearended when they were going 40 mph(64.37 kph to be exact 😉) to realize life isn't too bad because I'm still breathing. you just reinforced that, keep being you Dodie, you're wonderful
• don't worry, all those people you want to be friends with just aren't meant to be, you'll find people who inspire you, who make you feel safe, who make you feel loved, and they will be the best friends you've ever had.
• i know you love singing, you think you suck at it, but you get better, music will feel natural to you. you'll have the 'power' to learn a song on guitar as you go, I KNOW, ISNT THAT COOL.
• don't talk shit about people, it isn't kind. i know you use it as a way to 'spice up a conversation', but there's a million other topics that can do that. talk about space.
and finally, stop freaking out about everything, you'll be very happy, yeah, you brain will get kind of messed up, but you'll have a hundred people who will help you and love you
I frickin wrote a song like this a few weeks ago and when I saw that you posted this I was like ffffFFFFffffff but then I saw it and realized it was not a song, but an amazingly inspiring message to your younger self and I was so relived
The problem with these younger self videos is that if you knew this you wouldn't be who you are today so love your younger selfs imperfections because she turned out to be a great person ^_^
I just want to say something about the boobs thing. When I thought that because I was a girl, I had to end up with a boy and society tells us, that boys want big boobs (I know not all do, everybody has their type, but most boys most of all in their teenage years like big boobs and that´s ok) I thought that no one will ever find me interesting. Now I´m an adult and I know that I´m gay and that lesbians love small boobs (I know not all of them but still most). They don´t have to be big, they should just be a pretty shape. And you know what? That´s exactly what mine are. They´re beautiful.
Honestly, I'd like to see you react to this in a year or so because thinking now, you probably don't think that much can change in a year until you dig up this video and see how much changed in 365 days. If not, I still liked this nonetheless :D
Younger me: You'll meet Dodie again and this time it'll be a little less shit and anxiety inducing. Hopefully it'll happen again and be a little bit better.
I have Never had parents that could speak to me in a way like this. so I took this advise. because it felt like you were speaking to me like a parent or a friend.
Dear younger me: -You're not a tomboy. You're not a lesbian either. You're trans. Honestly kid, this will save you a lot of confusion. And you don't hate your boobs cause you're fat. It's because you're a boy. -Stop forcing yourself to wear makeup. It makes you feel like shit. -Don't say sorry to everyone. it isn't your fault, stop apologising for everything. -And don't come out to dad. It will make everything worse, believe me. -Stop worrying about how people will react to you cutting your hair. Take that step, it will make you feel a hell of a lot better. -Spend more time doing art. It is your coping mechanism, and it will help you. -For god's sake, please stop cutting. The scars stay for a long time. -Surprise, surprise, it isn't normal to feel that depressed all the time. Just get help. -Talk to Alex. I know you're worried that he won't like you back, but he does. He loves you. You won't be able to live without him.
No, if younger Dodie watches this and decides to change, that decision would lead to a parallel universe...unless parallel universes don't exist, then mebbe XD.
+Christina Chen I was gonna say that she would indeed change and this video may be deleted as well as a whole bunch of her videos. BUT, your point is possible too .-. I wonder what would happen
Hehehe - this is great Dodie. I'm nearly 40 now and it's still very sound advice and truths! I especially also wonder if my 16yr old self would like me at all! As I don't think I'd like her much either... therefore 16yr old me probably wouldn't even listen to me! I'd probably have to grab her by the collar and give her a shake to get her attention - then end our meeting with a hug and pinky promise! 😜😙
why are you so cute?! it's unreal how cute you are! i know this video is almost 2 years old, but it was in my recommended and I wanted to watch it again and just jeeez you're so dang cute and you are still so dang cute and I'm jealous as heck. I doubt this will ever be seen by you Dodie, but if it is, please know how incredibly cute and wonderful you are and have a lovely day 😊
for some reason, life teaches us that we need to search for the light and ignore the darkness. sometimes people tell us that being in the dark means you're not worth it. Now I see that it's a lot different than I thought. you need a mix of both dark and light to live. constantly living in euphoria or dysphoria isn't healthy but having a balance of good and bad is essential to live, or else you'll never grow. This video reminded me of just that. Thanks Dodie, I needed the reminder. Have a wonderful day :)
2:10 this what i would tell my younger self. i was so afraid that people were watching me and staring at me whenever i went into public; i was afraid they would laugh at me and point at me. Now i realize, no one actually pays attention, they are focused on themselves and where they're going. :)
I loved the sentence “your worst fears are going to come true, but you will live through them and you will become a better person...“ I think it couldn't be more true
she is so adorable! I honestly needed this... even if it was to her younger self it felt like she was talking to me with some of the things she was saying.... idk is that weird and narcissistic?
I would tell my younger self to make most of the time you have before life gets stressful and that it doesn't matter that no one's ever liked you. I still haven't found someone yet, but they'll come eventually, whoever that may be.
that part about not having to feel guilty about not liking a guy back rEALLY COULD'VE HELPED ME LAST YEAR DODES. CHRIST THE SHIT I HAD TO GO THROUGH BECAUSE OF THAT.
Dear younger me: Those girls that spread those rumours- your best friends? Leave them. You'll find nicer people. Stop being afraid those nicer people are going to do the same as the others. They're cool. You don't get sick every time you go over to a friends house because you're intolerant to something, it's because of anxiety. Please try to relax. I haven't figured out how yet but once I know, I'll let you know too. Yours, L.
i would tell my younger self to be more confident and stop thinking that everyone is always better than you, CAUSE THEY'RE NOT! And also please don't get haircuts you'll regret in a few years time Anyway your video was so inspiring and I loved it and I love you so much, I'm proud of you
I know you probably disagree but I honestly think a lot of the videos you upload on here are worthy of being main channel videos and I'm often surprised when I notice they've been uploaded to your vlog channel
some stuff you said was very deep some other stuff was just so ordinary and 'normal'
which makes this video this video the realest 'dear younger me' video i've ever watched, to be honest
though i couldn't relate to it a lot, my 13yo self definitely did so i hope other younger teen people will see themselves in this video and know that they're not alone in their struggles, however big or small they may be. everything definitely WILL get better, so please hang in there! you won't regret it :)
Okay younger me, sit down, let's have a chat: - You have people in your life right now that are gonna go away. It's not you or even their fault. It's a fact of life. And I know it hurts, but trust me, you're gonna find some people along the way that will brighten up your world. - You can move on from a friendship, but never, ever let those memories go. Please, for the both of us. - You know those weird girl crushes you've had since you were like 4 and you couldn't explain them? Well, it's called being gay! And it's perfectly normal, don't hate yourself for it! Literally almost all your friends are too, it's chill. - It's gonna hurt. There will be times where you feel like giving up. Some of it doesn't even happen to you, but your heart hurts all the same. Grieve. It's normal, and healthy. Don't hold it in, it'll just hurt too much. - Say hi to Wil, just once. He's a good kid with a sweet afro. Please, just say hi for me. You'll regret it if you don't. - Stop obsessing over Winnie the Pooh already it's not healthy Jesus Christ kid
In a recent vid by Lucy Moon and Rosianna Halse Rojas about self care, they talked about listening to something familiar and comforting (shows, podcasts, songs, etc.). I realized that for me, it's your voice. Cheesy? Yeah, sure. But I find that when I'm extra anxious or feeling extra down, your voice (speaking or singing) helps me feel better. So thank you for the videos. I appreciate you.
Can't wait to get to the point where I love my small boobs tbh. Currently I am ok with them. But I would LOVE to love them, as much as Dodie loves hers ^.^
dear younger sophie: you're halfway gay and that's ok experience as many emotions as you can. laugh, cry, have as much fun as possible (because as dodie said, the depression will certainly come) don't change yourself for people you think are your friends. stay true to who you are, and if your friends don't accept that then they're not your friends. you're going to have real friends who care about you. and finally: please for fuck's sake stop bragging about your nintendo ds, it's annoying and you'll be embarrassed when you drop and break it mid-brag
I would tell my younger self to stand up for myself and to not give a shit about what the other kids think of me because I gained a lot more self confidence once I realised other people's opinions of me don't matter.
every little word that just came out of her mouth felt like it was meant for me. it was really weird... but thanks for the advices!
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alex g2016-12-20 16:20:15 (edited 2016-12-20 16:25:13 )
I can't help but feeling like if I had gotten this advice years ago, my younger self might have been someone I could proud of. And some of this is things I wish I knew yesterday or the day before. I wish I knew to just be myself and to be kind to others because you don't know what they're going through and that no one is thinking about you as harshly as you are and just accept who you are, whoever that is. I wish I knew the difference between love and infatuations and that grown-ups are faking it too. Maybe if I had, I would have turned out differently. Turned out better. Happy and understanding.
I love your glassess they're so cool!!! That was so helpful for me I mean like its so true u always think people are starring at that one thing u hate about your self but there normally to worried about them selfs or that people are starring at them.
dear younger me, 1) it's okay to find things hard and to ask for help. especially emotionally. you don't have to be confident and strong all the time. 2) most people aren't acting in your interest, and that's absolutely fine, apart from your closest friends and family everyone's priority is themselves. 3) trust your gut instinct. it's almost always right. 4) you dont have to act like other people to get them to like you. the people who you click with best will like you for yourself. 5) just drink more water. just do it.
That Theatre Jen2019-10-09 16:51:11 (edited 2019-10-09 16:56:03 )
Dear younger me: Yes, you do get to be on an album. Yes, you do learn guitar. Yes, you end up gay. Please eat healthy. Dealing with the aftermath isn't fun. You end up doing a bunch of really cool shit. Yep. Braces happen. They suck. Deal with it. You lose someone. And it's hard. Because death is hard. Please work out. Just do it. Don't be scared for the future. You will end up loving it.
I don't really like my younger self either XD I cringe when I think back to some of the dumb things I've said/done. What's worse is when they pop up in the form of a facebook memory and I'm like "why did i think that was cool to say??" And I do think your younger self would like who you are now :)
damn ok I relate a lot I guess I am still a children so this probably doesn't count as much but I made SO MANY MISTAKES and I used to lie a lot to get people to like me bc I didn't rly know any other way lol ah bad times™ Also my worst nightmare basically came tru bc yknow an abusive family situation isn't the most fun time at the same time as having crippling depression and emotiOnal mAniPulation and trauma and yadayadayada bUT ALL IS OVER AND ALL IS GOOD AND I DIDNT DIE AND NOW LIKE EVERYTHING IS SO MUCH BETTER and i've become much happier with myself as a person and am now part of this bloody amazing community or idk what to call it but I have sO many amazing friends like jas and maisie and emi and aaron and will and ahH everything is just so much better and life is good and I AM HAPPY FOR ONCE anyway lol soz for the rant lov u bab x
Lucas I'm so happy that you're all somewhat better now! I'm also very very glad that you're happy, and all that jazz. Also, I hope you have an amazing day/night (I don't know what time zone you're in.. so.. yep XD)
If I made this video it would literally just consist of me almost yelling, "Seriously STOP trying to hide your problems. It's not helping anyone it just makes it worse"
Dear younger self, You're not as giftedly smart as you think you are. Be humble not only with others but with yourself as well. You can achieve great things with humility.
HOLY shit. DODIE. I'm so happy I saw this, because: 1 - I have the same sweat problems and YES gray thin shirts don't work 2 - I'd also say to myself to help more mon with the dishes in the past - I've been trying now and still need to improve 3 - High waisted jeans? yes 4 - THE NOSE AND BOOBS THINGS. I FEEL EXACTLY THE SAME, JESUS 5 - The part about masturbating. I'd NEVER do that before and felt gross until this year. 6 - The hating on things part and trying to be different for people. 7 - You don't have to say you like people back and feel guilty for it. 8 - Teachers and parents won't be always right - me neither 9 - No one really knows shit. 10 - And, finaly: everything will be okay. 11 - Also the need to "grow up" part and yeah don't like older me either.
11 things, I'm not even lying at any. This video made my day, I even put it on favourites. I'm happy I understand you there - and perhaps you understand me. Cool. I know I'm not alone on many stuff :)
i pretty much am my younger self but i'm gonna do this anyways
1. tell someone about your depression. you are not comfortable with the therapist you're visiting right now and you're family thinks you're still stuck in your eating disorder but you're not and it won't help in any way to keep going to a therapist you're not comfortable talking to while you're depression is getting worse and worse so please tell someone. it will help a lot. 2. your closet can't change over the night. i know your style changed a lot recently and i know that you hate every single one of the clothing in your closet but it takes time to renew everything. so don't worry, you won't always have to wear your older sisters super ugly clothes. 3. you want to be a youtuber. and you're thirteen so you'll have to wait a bit. but you have so many ideas for videos and you will forget them because you forget everything so write them down ffs. 4. you aren't the prettiest girl on this planet, that's for sure. but you are pretty. you are really pretty. and when people tell you this, don't deny it. it's okay to believe compliments. most people mean it when they say nice things, okay? 5. you hate a lot of things about yourself but one good thing you can't deny is that you are nice. it may sound lame but it's actually a really good feature. you go out into the world with the attitude to be respectful to other humans and that's more than most of your classmates can say about themselves. believe it or not, being nice will bring you further than acting like all those stupid girls from your class. 6. believe in yourself. yes, self esteem isn't something you can learn. but you are smart. you are clever and you are pretty and you are a good friend and you are talented, even though you suck at PE. stop thinking you're a loser because you're not.
Dear younger me. Enjoy being young when you can. One day you're going to grow up pretty damn fast, so enjoy being carefree. Also, you're a lesbian, and I know that you really want to be straight right now, but guess what?! You own your sexuality and you love it! Also at some point in your life, you're going to come across some pretty shitty people. I'm not going to lie, it'll hurt a lot, but soon enough you will find a lot of people who love you and all of you. I know right now that you're angry about it, but eventually, you will embrace your Aspergers. Just know that sensory overload sucks and it is definitely the reason you get angry for no reason sometimes. That being said, it is not an excuse and please apologize to your mum for yelling at her. You will have depression and anxiety, and it sucks so so hard. But please, go see a therapist early, and not after a year, and don't be afraid of medications. They're there to help you and they do help a lot. But take them every day ffs. Lastly, I love you a lot. You are so wonderful and I am already proud of you
What I would say to my younger self.... (starting at 7th grade to any time leading up to senior year of high school): "Yes, it is good to be considerate of other people but not to the point of making that your focus. You can be just as energetic and happy as you were before and most people won't dislike you for it. Those who do aren't worth it anyway. Be kind to everyone, especially if you don't know them. If they are clearly not kind to you back, it's okay to stop being kind to them as long as you don't hold a grudge for something minor. Things will get better, as we're finding out now."
dodie, I'm going to he doctors to talk about my depression but I'm scared... and I was wondering if you ever got around to doing your therapy and if you could give me tips on how to talk to my doctor about it! xxx
uhm... so i know this is to your younger self but honestly i think hearing this- it was really nice and idk just picking out some advice took a lot of stress off of me. !!
Totally irrelevant side note, before I watch the full video and collect my thoughts, where did you buy the jumper/shirt from? :3 you look lovely as always x
Anxiety and emptiness should never take control of you.That boy that you really like, yeah turns out he likes you t and has liked you for a while, you still feel the same way, so does he, but we feel like someday it will change. You will break and cry yourself to sleep SO MANY TIMES but one day you'll tell someone this (oh yeah also that guy that you really like yeah he knows and loves you for it) and they will accept you and be there for you even if they dont understand but it will be alright.it will.I wanna say that we're in a good place right now but well we're really not,no it kinda hasn't got better, you've jus got used to it but that's okay, because we kinda have gotten batter.Continue using all those fancy words and learning Swedish and looking not equal rights and remeber your Irish roots, tey all make you a btter person, trust me they really do.
So ugh ou're a massive fail and will soon become a meme and youtube addict so run,m run as far away as possible and FOR GOD SAKE DO SOME DMAN EXERCISE, please, we might need it now.
Funny cause 1. I'm trying to convince myself I like this one boy (who treats me more like his sister) 2. My fear of falling out of friendship came true. 3. I think everyone cares about how I look and are secretly judging me. So know I know what to do. Thanks dodes
The small boobs thing: yes just...yes. Literally the only reason I was insecure about them was because of guys. But most men don't care! My husband loves my small boobs. And idk why but for the past like 3 months I have been anti-bra. I don't want to wear them. And luckily because of my perky little boobs I don't have to.
I'm sorry for you poor women suffering back problems due to your well endowed bosoms. My heart goes out to you <3
i dont have anything to say to my younger self. not because i didnt make mistakes (ofc i made mistakes) but because i wouldnt change those mistakes for the world. ive learned from the stupid things i did in the past, and i wouldnt be me without that. who i was shaped who i am, and i'm damn proud of who i am.
Dear younger me- I have a couple things I'd like to say.
You can't fix everything. Not everything is your fault, and you can't make everyone feel better. Their emotions aren't your responsibility in any way. And while you should be empathetic and caring, other people's well-being IS NOT YOUR JOB Stop being so sarcastic. Just stop. YOU NEED HELP. Depression and anxiety is serious. You asking for the help you need will not burden others, because you will suffer if you don't ask. Not everyone is always looking at you. Not everyone is judging your hair, or your makeup, or your clothes. Go for it. Dye your hair. (I promise it looks great) Most of all, don't be afraid. Love what you do and not what other people want you to do. Keep singing, dancing, swimming, playing piano. They're things you love, and don't let anyone stop you from doing them. Everything will be fine.
dear younger me, you don't have to be perfect, it's okay not to be okay all the time, it's okay not to look beautiful all the time and it's completely okay to take bad grades sometimes, stop stressing over everything, you are good enough and you don't have to prove it to anyone.
dear younger me, even if you hate dresses it is not good to pee in them. (especially if you're a brides made at your nannies wedding.) love, India. p.s maybe just lock yourself in a room for 5 years.
Chloe The Tiny Planet Explorer okay 1 I love your name 2 I believe she gets them from the store she advertised in her song (don't remember the name it was something like tell me a story)
i've actually changed quite a bit in the past 7-8 months so i would say to myself just under a year ago: - you don't have to loose an hour of your sleep to straighten out every single piece of your hair - if you get invited somewhere, go ! have funnnnnn instead of sitting in your room feeling sorry for yourself - when mum punishes you it's not the end of the world and she's doing it for your own good - you don't have to message/call your boyfriend every minute of the day, it'll just get boring - don't be afraid to wear something different - take your sister out more she's growing up fast :(
"Your biggest fears are gonna come true" my biggest fear is drinking tea with the spoon still in the cup and then choking on the spoon and dying because i didn't look at the cup while taking a sip.. save me plz
dear young and future me(s) 1- Not everyone is going to like you. just like you are not going to like everyone too. its fine 2- Its fine to wear glasses. glasses are cool 🤓 3- you can't be good at everything. and THATS OK. 4- everyone is anxious but we'll all be ok in some way. 5- you dont have to constantly prove your intelligence or your talents to others. just enjoy what you're doing, its none of others business 6- Anxiety, panic attacks and depression arent good, but they come to tell you you're not ok and YOU NEED HELP. 7- You cant fix everything. you cant end poverty. you cant help everyone. you cant help every animal. its ok. just be nice to others and help who you can help. 8- you're not trash. your friends really like you. if they dont answer you they're probably just busy. 9- Dont rush things. Dont think everyone has the same timing. its ok if you haven't kiss anyone yet. its ok if you dont have a boyfriend yet. ITS OK. You need time to be ready and no one can tell you which time is it. and finally, TRUST YOURSELF. Your 21 old self is still learning how to do it. dont let other people let you down, in some years they wont even be a part of your life anymore. just be yourself and have no shame on it. you're cool in your own way, and people will like you for being you. be free and stop overthinking! we'll be fine (someday)
Marta Marques Thank you so much! it means a lot that people like what i write, i really want to write a book someday and this gives me encouragement to dont give up!
YoungHalfBlood XP you can do it! (literally, just please add my name at the bottom (im Caroline Goldoni btw, hi, jice to meet you hahaha)) (and not on the literally side, just believe in yourself and "paste" what i wrote inside of you, im pretty sure you are capable of doing anything you want to!) (idk if you meant literally or not cause im dumb so im answering both of them sorry hahaha) (also, if you wanna ask something, i can give you my twitter, im always open to talk and help 😄)
When you talk to your younger selves, don't be condescending. It doesn't help 'You're not in love' 'You don't know everything' is just silly. How about 'You know enough possibly more and there are lots of things to learn for everyone, not just you' and 'You really love that guy, that's great, although it won't always feel like it'.
this is the best video in the whole world all the advice was just so spot on? like i know this was directed to young YOU but a lot of it was true for me too.
There's nothing I could say to my younger self. I was such a self righteous brat that I wouldn't have listened to anything. But I wish I'd known about the majesty of eyebrow pencils like ten years ago. Who knew how much it changes your face. Sigh. I'd probably tell my high school self to let loose and flirt my butt off, because you're actually good at it when you try. And get over Joe. You won't, of course, but try harder. You wasted too much time on someone who would never like to back, and (much more importantly) you deserve soooo much better. ✌🏻
dear younger me: 1. you have anxiety. that’s okay. you’ll learn and grow and accept. 2. you’re gay. you’ll go through second guessing yourself and your identity but that’s okay. 3. PLEASE clean your room. 4. stick up for yourself sometimes! it’s okay to talk back.
This is my last day of being thirteen, it's odd because I don't like thinking about growing up but you can't really stop it, and I loved this video, because I can now think of how I changed within this year. It's been a sucky/good ish year, but I mean I can't change the past and I can just learn from it. Thank you so much Dodie for posting this. I believe a lot of these already but we all have our bad days where we think the opposite. I know I don't have a lot of friends, well about two but that's okay. They're here for me. I don't have to be so clingy. Kinda leads to the last one doesn't it? You've got pale skin. You don't mind it but people seem to judge you for it. But you've got no acne surprisingly (yet) and you should take that to your advantage. Screw the teenage girls at your school attempting to force you to wear makeup because it's girly. The whole point of being you is making your own decisions and mistakes. Jeez this is a mess but I see other people doing little therapeutic comments down here so I joined in. Thank you dodie for your inspiration and loving personality that has built me into a better person over these years of watching you talk and sing. I love you so much. ~Emily.
you will go through a non binary phase because you are scared of being judged but its okay to come out as trans, pretty much everyone is supportive and a lot of your friends use he pronouns now
you dont pass, but thats ok
anxiety will crash down on you in y9/10 but in y11 you are learning to conterol and deal with it effectively
yes you are very overweight because of being sad and slowly spiralling into something more, try to stop eating crap dude
having type 1 diabetes is not the end of the world
you will find so many youtubers (such as dodie) from y8 onwards who help you to deal with you struggles
home is hard, thats ok
you will have a boyf for 7 mo 2 days (hes a dick) and a gf for 3 mo (shes lovely and ur still mates with her) before you will find an amazing agender partner who is the world to you
okay, so i absolutely love this video. I think it brings up an amazing point. You might have wanted to change who you were before, but all of those experiences led up to who you are now, which is an amazing and beautiful person. Also I'm so happy that you are more happy with the way you look, because you are so beautiful! You are so amazing!
i really really really really really need this video. and i will again, some time in the future. and i did, some time in the past. so. dodie, thank you, forever.
I think i would tell myself to stop worrying, because i used to (and still kinda do) struggle with my weight. Don't let life get you down, and don't be embarrassed when you skip everywhere because people will look at you and only wish to be that happy. Keep smiling, and don't kill your brother (no matter how annoying he is)
I don't know what to say to you: I don't remember what you are like, sorry. I imagine life is pretty similar, I dunno. So, younger me: it gets doesn't get better but it doesn't get worse. So... yeah? Guess that's kind of sad, but I'm still pretty young so yeah.
dear young nancy: 1. you don't know shit about who you are or who you're going to be just sit back and relearn yourself every day if you have to 2. feelings do not make you weak please stop pretending you have none 3. depression sucks but you will get through it 4. stop lying so much, that goes to three seconds ago nancy too 5. it's spelt reindeer babe, not raindeer 6. be good to your friends 7. dress like a grandma or a high class escort or a business woman, just enjoy it 8. you can dress like all those things within one week and still be you 9. everyone feels like they're way beyond their years, it's not just you 10. you make yourself so much more important in your head than you really are. no one else remembers that one thing you did in third grade that haunts your nightmares. 11. happiness, just like every other emotion, is fleeting. you cannot expect to feel it always 12. bisexuality exists, you're it, your friends know and support you (not just in that) 13. slurs are bad don't use them 14. stop trying to pretend you're white. be proud of where you come from and how hard your parents worked to get you here 15. you're doing great 16. everything will work itself out
Dear younger me: it's okay to be quiet, there's nothing wrong with you for not being extroverted and not wanting to pretend to be. And don't bother listening to the people who think there is. You will make friends, and they do care about you. You're not annoying to be around, you're doing okay. You're actually doing better than you ever give yourself credit for. And I know the future seems terrifying right now, with college & life ahead, but college will be okay. Really kind of the same as high school and everything else, when they were new. New things are scary at first, but you'll always adjust and find your place eventually. And that uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach? Yeah, that's called anxiety, and it doesn't suddenly disappear. It becomes more of a reminder to take care of yourself, though, so don't just keep ignoring it. Also, don't worry that there's something wrong with you cuz no one else seems to be struggling. Everyone's struggling with something, and you're allowed to admit that things aren't easy. Its okay to honestly tell people how you feel. You aren't alone. And you don't need to be perfect for people to like you, the ones who do wouldn't want you to be any other way. And someday you won't want to be any other way, either. Don't beat yourself up over that dumb thing you said, it's a waste of energy, plus you'll just feel sad while everyone else has already forgotten it. Finally, I'm still learning this now, but just try to live more in the present, because it's more fun that way, and you'll miss these times some day.
Okay here we go: 1. Ok listen, you are fucking adorable. Seriously, those pictures from grade 3 are the cutest thing ever. So stop treating yourself like garbage. 2. Listen to your parents, listen to their advice, and do what they tell you. It would be a lot easier if you just got off your lazy ass and took the dog for a walk, or took out the recyclables. It's not that hard. 3. No matter how much you think that in 10 years when it's legal something might happen, you're never going to marry the camp counselor you had a crush on. GET OVER IT. 4. Don't be ashamed that you like girls because trust me in a few years you will love your gayness. 5. Don't get hung up over whether people will like you or the way you look, remember how nervous you were to dye your hair? Remember how much everyone loved it? Just take chances in your appearance, do what makes you comfortable. 6. Speaking of taking chances, try talking to people more. Way back in grade 5 you sat at a random table at recess and struck up a conversation with two lovely ladies who are still some of your closest friends to this day. Imagine what would've happened if you hadn't taken that chance? And remember how anxious you were at summer camp to ask one of the counselors(the one you had a crush on) if she liked broadway? Remember how AMAZING it felt to finally get that off your chest and to hear her say "I love broadway!" And have that wonderful five minute conversation? TALK TO PEOPLE YA IDIOT. 7. Don't hurt yourself. It's really not good, stop it. If I could I would slap that blade right out of your hands. 8. No matter how dark times may seem, people love you. I know how much you hate it when people say that, but it's true so stop denying it! People love you and you love them, and hey, somewhere deep inside you, you love you too. Wow that was actually really fun to remember things and essentially yell at my younger self.
I think I'd get along with younger Dodie, and now Dodie of course cause she's great. she sounds a lot like me, apart from the going out with boys who say they like you, I turn them down if I don't know anyting about them.
i use about 70% of my brain whilst at school thinking about what other people think of me. i always get so tense whenever people look at me, because i feel like my nose is too big, eyes too buggy, hair too thin, and i even once had a mental breakdown about walking, because i felt like i was walking in an odd way. but honestly, this video that's less than 4 minutes really changed me. maybe i won't feel self conscious 24/7 in the hallways now... idk??? but anyways dodie thank you for making this video, because im still a smol bean in middle school, and this video seems like its directed toward us younglings. :) love ya
Younger me needs to stand up to people, try her absolute best to care less about what people think, stop lying to make her life seem interesting and tell someone about what's going on in your head and what happened so you can deal with it early on instead of it turning into the mess we have today
Without younger Dodie we wouldn't have present day Dodie. While it'd be nice to go back and change how we were we needed those mistakes to learn and grow to become the much more informed person we are now.
You remind me so much of Josh Thomas (Please Like Me, anyone?) and it is great because I love him! now I've found someone who's as funny and nice and talented as he is! My faith in humanity is restored - again!
This is a very lovely video :) but, but, buuuut let's talk about those glasses... I NEED them <3 does anyone know where they could be from? :0 pleeease
The main thing I'd say to my younger self is "you don't like you body at all because you think you are fat, but honey, you are the thinnest you'll ever be, please love yourself and stop covering your stomach with your purse", other than that I'm proud to say that as a teenager I was very true to myself and didn't change to be liked, so yeah, I did pretty good :):)
dear younger me, -not everything is a competition, so stop trying to make it one. sometimes its nicer to sit back and enjoy the company of other people rather than feel like you have to justify yourself to them. life is stressful enough -you don't have to like boys! what a shocker! you know that sinking, anxious, trapped feeling you get when that boy holds your hand? that's because you're gay and its okay to feel that way, even though no one else around is lgbt like you. -friendships are scary and take work. it's hard to come to terms with the fact that sometimes people who you thought were your friends don't like you anymore. people drift apart, but its not worth beating yourself up about it. joining theatre will give you a whole new set of friends and so many good things will surface from that! -stop trying to be like every angsty tumblr girl you idolize. you don't have to stay cooped up in your room in the dark until 2am crying about nothing and never talking to anyone just because everyone around you is. you're a happy person so do what makes you happy :) -be careful about what you say. i can't reiterate this enough. no matter what you say and who you say it to, it will come back to bite you in the ass. please please please think before you say anything and don't try to be an asshole, the world already as too many of those. -you don't have to be what everyone else around you is. you're never going to be white so stop aspiring to be. you're never going to be a cute height with a perfect tiny waist and small legs, that's just unrealistic. believe it or not, you'll grow to love your tummy and your wideset eyes and long spindly legs. -lastly, appreciate your health while it lasts. its weird to have to take the time to appreciate the things that we take for granted, but believe me, being able to eat whatever you want no matter what is such a privilege, and you don't even bat an eyelash at it. please be conscious of your body and treat everything you do to it with care. you're gonna want to remember what perfect health is like before you get diagnosed with diabetes. love, future you
Messages to my younger self (I'm 16) 1) Stop trying so hard for people who don't care. You have put so much effort into this, and it's all for nothing. Those people aren't the kind of people you'd get on with. There are other ways to have self worth than being popular 2) start revising and making neat notes from the beginning of your gcse's. It would have really helped you out. 3) people are not as educated on trans issues as you are, do not except them to be. Be empathetic with your parents, don't be so cold in regards to your issues. 4) I know you feel alone, you're doing this all by yourself and you're brave for doing that, I'm proud of you and one day you will not have to hear your birth name on a daily basis. 5) Stop binding so intensely. You will damage your lungs for a long time, you'll hurt yourself and will not breathe properly for a year. Stop hitting and scratching your chest, and don't start self harming. This will lead into a spiraling addiction that will follow you five years onward and that you cannot currently see an end to. 6) You're not worthless you silly idiot. You are valuable and loved. Your social ability does not define your worth. So don't keep it all inside, you're allowed to ask for help. 7) Do not trust a certain someone. I don't care how much they say they love you, they don't. They will blackmail you with pictures and information and often push you for nudes. They will keep you trapped in a circle of friends you do not want to be in- and to carry on, you will leave those friends and be surrounded by new ones who do appreciate and value you 8) relationships are something you work on, not something instant. Speaking of- someone you thought would never ever like you does and will 9)That person you cut out of your life, you didn't need to completely cut them out, you didn't need to act so cold to them to fuel your ego. You'll kinda miss them. 10) Jesus Christ get some damn sleep. 2am is not a normal time to sleep, don't complain about your eyebags when you do that. On that subject, listen to asmr, you don't have to wait till you black out 11) You were so mature when being treated unfairly, standing up for yourself is not disrespectful, I'm proud of you for that. 12) Getting braces will improve your life so much. Get them sooner, the difference it'll make to your face will be amazing, it won't make you ugly, no one will care. 13) Liking girls is ok, liking boys is ok, but just call yourself Bi, don't go to the bother of calling yourself Pan, its so extra 14) When dicks bother you at school, yell at them, scream at them, hit them. Ignoring them doesn't do anything. Make them know they cannot touch you. 15) You're going to be so happy your suicide attempt failed, keep hope because life has a lot to offer you
dear younger me stop pushing yourself so hard, all it will do is end up worsening your mental health. try hard but enjoy what you take part in. don't feel like it's a chore. don't believe your parents when they say you aren't good enough. you are, and will always be good enough, youre amazing. enjoy yourself. you've worked hard enough, and for long enough. you deserve a break. don't be scared of change. drop those nasty people who make everything seem bad. change can be very good, don't be afraid of the inevitable. lastly, learn to love yourself. love your personality before you try to love your appearance, because you personality is what will make others like you. loving something you can't change will turn your thought positive, making it easier to like your outsides.
dear younger me, make some friends. stop living in your head and in your books. it's not healthy, and right now it's causing you a hell of a lot of trouble. talk to people. there are some really nice ones around. stop wishing that you're a teenager because it's overglorified and a lot more trouble than you anticipated. enjoy being simple. love, val
The biggest thing is that you should ask for help. Not "you can ask for help", you NEED TO ask for help. The sooner you do, the sooner you will be able to start to understand that you are going to be okay.
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I would tell my younger self that other people’s eyes are not a reason to change yourself. What you have is wonderful and others’ opinions shouldn’t change that.
Being only 17, I have a lot to say to my even 14/15 year old self. Starting with, please stop styling your bangs everyday. No one will notice if you don't style your wannabe emo bangs for one day. Two, put that foundation down, it is not your color, it is your aunts shade, please stop using it like it matches cause it doesn't. Three, that feeling you get in your stomach when you look at your specific friend who is a girl, yeah, that's a little something I'd like to call love. Don't be scared of it, but please don't act upon it this time 'round. She will not like you back. I promise you. I never told her and I'm glad. You'll probably lose her altogether if you tell her so please don't. Also, a douche bag will want to go out with you near the end of your freshman year, say NO. You will regret it. I left him after a week and a half cause I could not eat anything the whole time I was with him. I lost my appetite and I felt like I was going to throw up at any moment. And, partway through your sophomore year, you'll go out with this guy, you'll realize you didn't actually love him, just infatuated. This is okay, he will leave you in the end cause he didn't actually love you either, sorry to break it to you. He'll still be hung up over his ex. You will be okay. Your friend will try to sweep you off your feet a week later only for that to fall out after three days. She'll get over you, just give her time, she's stubborn just like you and doesn't like being told no. Four, please continue to go volunteer at your middle school. It gets easier and less awkward as the years go on and you get more comfortable with the kids as they grow up. Five, over the course of the next couple years, people who you thought were going to be in your life forever will walk out on you like you're nothing. Like, you're best friend of three years will drop you, pick you up again, and then drop you for good a year later. She's going through issues that you're not meant to help with and that's okay. God has a plan for her and she will be okay. And so will you. Also don't be afraid to reach out to her if it looks like she needs it. Speaking of best friends, you'll remeet a girl you kind of knew in middle school who used to terrify you, this girl is now your best friend. That random, scissor carrying mess of a girl is your best friend. Please don't lose her. She's going to help you with a lot of stuff. Depression, anxiety, and even just crush issues, she's going to help you through it all, do NOT ever lose her. Six, (listen up 16 year old self), please don't be afraid to say what you feel. You almost lost your chance at being with your crush but luckily and he put together the pieces and asked you out. You're lucky he's smart otherwise he would have waited forever. Half way through sophomore year, you're going to get a huge crush, hold on to this one and don't let it destroy you, please. It'll be worth it in the long run. Seven, your father is not changing anytime soon. He is the same way now than what he was three years ago. Don't expect him to change for you. He has issues inside his head from decades ago that he cannot resolve but won't admit it. Just let him deal with it. Let him rant. Don't let him get to you. You are not the reason that he is the way he is. Don't ever blame yourself. Eight, lots, and I mean lots of opportunities will start coming your way. TAKE THEM. Don't miss out on things because you're too scared to get out of your comfort zone. Nine, you're going to want to change your mind on the dreams you had when you were younger and know that it is okay for you to do so. You don't have to stick to what you've always said. Ten, you're going to face a lot of the demons you first met when you had barely turned 14. They'll come back but for different reasons but they'll be stronger. Don't be afraid to ask for help. It does not mean you're weak for asking for help. And lastly, just be yourself. That's why your future boyfriend will love you. That's why your future friends will love you. That's why your family will love you. Please, I know insecurity is hard but power through it and don't give in to society's expectations. Be you. Be your beautiful, amazing self.
Dear young me, 1) Not everyone looks at and thinks about girls the way that you do (and that’s okay!) Also! Don’t feel pressured into liking anyone. It is okay if you don’t like someone! 2) Talking about people behind their backs is never a good idea. Talk to them about it! They will understand, and if they don’t they aren’t worth it! 3) School is not going to kill you! You will be okay, just do your best and don’t torture yourself over it. 4) He is never going to fall in love with you, and that is okay. You do deserve better. You do not need him to be okay. 5) Forget about fate and destiny, take matters into your own hands and create the life you want to live. 6) Most of who you are is your choice! Don’t let anyone tell you who you are. You decide that. You can be anything and anyone you want to be, just make sure it’s true to you and you aren’t doing it for anyone else. 7) No one cares about your jiggly thighs and your little butt. Jiggle is cute, little butts and boobs are cute. Wear what you want! Some people are blinded by ridiculous beauty standards that no one will ever completely satisfy. Avoid those people, they are clueless. 8) You are never alone in anything. There is always someone who feels the same way, there is always someone who does the same thing and it’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with you! 9) Live in the now! You will never be that age again! When you’re sitting in your rocking chair in your 80s you’ll wish you could go back to where you are now. Make the best of it. Your best is enough. You are enough. 10) Life is not too much for you, even with all of your mental health issues that you’ll discover eventually. You are stronger than you could ever realize. You will live through it all. You will hurt, so bad you can’t believe it, but it will be worth it. You will be okay.
I would tell my younger self to ... NOT PUMP IN FRENCH LESSONS WHILE THE WHOLE CLASS IS SILENT (if u did't already know it was the most embarassing thing ever cause everyone noticed it encluding the boy I had a crush on)
Things I would tell my younger self: 1: Please stop being so jealous Angelina. 2: You should really stop picking on your body. You are beautiful. 3: It's okay to make mistakes don't be so hard on yourself. 4: You don't need to hide your emotions their normal every human has them. 5: Please stop listening to Julie she's teaching you really inappropriate things for your age. 😂 6: Just like Dodie you will learn to love your small boobs trust me. 😂 7: You are smart please stop thinking you're not. 8: You'll get better at math don't worry. 9: Open up about your depression and eating disorder. It's okay to ask for help. 10: Wearing eyeliner all over your eyes and under them is not cute Angelina. 😂 11: Moisturize plllease.
To the younger me: - Don't drink alcohol like water. Trust me, you will thank me later! - High heels are pure torture, just don't wear them. - You WILL love yourself soon! 😁👍❤ - Enjoy your day like it is the last, because life is too short to waste time.
i know i'm late, but here is a letter from current me to last year me. -first off, stop judging people because they are popular. those girls are genuinely nice, and they aren't like Regina George. Molly, you are just jealous. Maybe smile back when they wave to you. -do not hang out with the cute boy with the long dark hair and the poetic speeches. He is only going to hurt you. He is going to make you feel like absolute shit. You do not deserve someone like him. -you know that older boy with the long caramel hair and the FOB shirt? Don't tell all of your so called "friends" you like him. And do not make up that stupid nickname for him. It may seem smart, but he is going to find out. And it'll be so embarrassing, you will do more embarrassing things that are unnecessary. -talk to the pretty blonde girl from after school club. She is going to become your best friend. I know she seems intimidating, but she isn't. - jesus christ, don't hide your feelings and bottle them up. it'll hurt you more.
I'd tell myself to stop being so vulnerable and to stop craving friendship from people who don't truly care about me. I'd say to stop trusting people so easily and that the world sucks but that's okay and to stop blaming yourself so much.
I'm sorry this isn't a really interesting response but christ you're so pretty in this video your jumper and your hair and your eyes are all so nice. Merry Christmas!
dear younger me STAND UP STRAIGHT YOU PLEB stop spending hours on payday 2 because of the rats mission stop staying up until 5 am binge watching all of dodies videos while wondering how she can be so perfect
"help mom in the kitchen" Is so ingrained in society that the woman has to be in charge of the domestic tasks that one unconsciously asks her mother if she can help it being that it is the responsibility of all who live in the house to make it work pd: me inglish is very bad
If I could write one to younger me: 1. You. Do. Not. Need. To. Wear. Makeup. 24/7!!! 2. Practise your fucking music. It will help you I promise. 3. You're a lesbian babe 4. Acne is temporary, you can laugh at those girls who made fun of you for it when you have beautiful clear skin at 18 and they do not. 5. No, you do not like Ollie From Year 5, he is a year younger than you, plus.... lesbiannity. 6. I hate you. Peace out my dudes
I love these videos. Mine would be something like...your curls are not as bad as you think, ignore those girls because they are a bunch of sheep who will eventually grow up into good people, stop talking smack about your mother, stop doing drugs because they fuck you up, you are not fat, you do not need to hurt yourself to be happy and prepare yourself for the onslaught of fuckery you are going to endure amongst all the great days
Dear an even more impish dullahan, you'll have friends someday. Don't just assume you can be friends with someone if they say "Hi." to you. They may be friendly but they're not friend material. In due time you'll find your people. Also draw more: You'll suck at it in a few years if you don't keep going.
dear younger me: 1. your glasses are okay. you look good in glasses. stop putting yourself down! 2. it's okay you're having crushes on girls. it's no big deal, you'll learn that that's who you'll be. 3. go out and do more stuff!! hang out with your friends and have fun but be safe. 4. why are you wearing that. please, wear something decent. yikes lmao. 5. be brave. go out there and tell those "friends" who manipulated you for years, go tell them what they've done to you. 6. you don't deserve it, i promise. 7. yes you're gender is fucking confusing, but it's gonna be good! 8. things are going to be okay. i promise. i love you (:
Dear younger me Hey. Its (almost) 15 year old you. You know, life ain't that bad. Ye sure, u think about past you a lot and you've got some problems but hey, theyre sorta leaving you alone now. But pls, tell someone. Tell miss howarth. You trust her and it'll take away so much grief and anguish. But don't be overly dramatic. Just tell her facts, nothing more. You can cry whilst you're telling her, that's OK. But tell her. Don't just say "I'm fine" when she asks you what's wrong. She's going to find out when ure in year 8, and I think she already knows now. Besides, it'll stop things getting worse. You don't want things to get worse, do you. You're going to get hurt, Rachel. You really are. Right now, it's only psychological but soon it'll get physical and you don't want that. Also, ditch the girls. Ditch those kids who manipulate you, who use you when it's convenient and then abandon you, leaving you hurt. You deserve more than that. Don't overwork yourself, you're only 11. And I love you. I'm so proud of what you're doing and I know you'll be wonderful
I'd say just be your fu*kin' self ! Stop pretending to be someone you are not to make others love you ! Being yourself will grant you the true friendships !
I know this is probably not the place or time to say it but tonight I'm really drunk and I've locked myself in the bathroom and cried and scratched holes into my arm because everything has just burst out of me and I can't hold it any longer. I've cried more times tonight than in the last five years and my friends found me and hugged me and I cried and tried to scar myself. I don't know what to do and I'm done pretending I know what to do. I'm sorry I'm ranting. I'm drunk
It doesn’t magically get better. Do not spend your life just watching and expect anything to change. I know you were hurt, are hurt. I know exactly what you’ve lived through. Wow. You lived through it. I’ve got you. You have loved through it.
Here’s the tougher part. Remember all those things that kept you alive? Family? They grow up too. Sigh.
I know what you fear. You must go out in the world. You must be willing to get crushed again. Wow, so negative. I know it hurt, but if you don’t give people the opportunity to hurt you, then you’ll end up safe and alone. Alone is very boring. What’s the point of being funny if no one is around to laugh? What is the point of being a smart alek when you are too depressed to breathe. Pick yourself up, bloody or not, and walk toward others. You will have an easier time learning to be you when you embrace your flaws and feel comfortable being exposed. (I mean emotionally; keep your clothes on. Or really just take them off when YOU want to.)
You are an adult now and you have the coping mechanisms of one. You can connect to yourself without shame or regret. Understand your body is not wrong, nor are you evil that you must fight to keep from hurting others. TRUST YOUR GOODNESS.
And go to bed. Anything you are staying up to do can be done tomorrow.
My hugs and soft heart are waiting for you. And don’t wait for it to get better. Make it better. Love, me
dear younger me: stop hiding your face behind your hair, just grow out those silly bangs cut your hair if you want, dye your hair if you want, no one will actually yell at you embrace your personal style, even if it's silly stop trying so hard to get everyone to like you and start reading your class assigned reading!! and do your homework!!!!
I don't want to say anything to my younger self. I cannot forgive that person and I wish it had never existed. I hate every day that has passed. I hope I'm getting better.
'Help mum with the dishies you lazy bitch' Hahahaha dead Also i know you propably won't see it, but it would make me really happy if you ever cover a song called Electic love. Okay That's all Thank you ily bye
Well I'm just gonna do this here Dear younger me: Your brother is going to be a total pain. He's small and innocent now, but he won't be in a few years. Brace yourself and enjoy the quiet while you have it. Mom and dad are going to fight more often. Don't worry - they still love each other and things are gonna be okay with them. Questioning your sexuality is fine. You're gonna figure it out. Keep playing piano! You'll get better! Keep singing! Your voice needs improvement, so get off your high horse and practice! You're gonna be okay, no matter what happens. x -older you
AND TO ADD TO THAT Your grades are gonna get not ideal (not bad, but not straight As anymore) and that's fine. You're gonna get in lots of hard places. You're gonna cut your hair short. You're gonna get it dyed BLUE. and it's great. Enjoy being a smol bean
dear younger me - nobody gives a shit about how your hair looks expect you, even if you can't believe it, it's true. And try not to change it around to much for other people otherwise you'll end up with a weird sort of triangle hair cut thing, don't ask me how it's possible it just is and it really doesn't look great because I have to look at it everyday because it's my student picture, and that's not just me worrying about what people thought of it, it really does look shit XD hopefully the picture will change though after the Christmas holidays... I can't bear it any longer.
Why did you cry so much?? It's okay to be embarrassed, just laugh it off. Also, Jenna was a bitch, a pretty one, but still a bitch. You're not a lesbian, but you do like girls. It's okay that it isn't allowed in your religion, you don't have one in the future. You'll find someone that appreciates you, and loves you even if they don't directly say it. They miss you when you don't talk for a while even after you two break up. You're the best of friends, not every ex is a bad one. You depend on them emotionally as much as they depend on you. You're the light of their life as much as you are to them but, you're still independent from them. And that's good. You have your own life and friends.
I'm pretty sure my younger self would hate me… she lowkey hated a lot of people 😕 But it's okay cause I mostly like myself now and I don't hate anyone yayyy
you sound very mean to your younger self. idk it's just me but I would speak to myself with more kindness and love because we need to love ourselves no matter what. No one else is going to do that for us.
dear younger self ⚫it's okay to cry ⚫you don't have to hide your feelings ⚫you don't have to be somebody else ⚫you don't have to "be cool" ⚫you're great the way you are ⚫don't worry about your weight, you'll lose it ⚫don't worry about your nose - there will be a lot of people who'll like it ⚫don't bind your boobs - they are beautiful and a lot of humans would love to swap their with yours ⚫don't be afraid of your sexuality ⚫put this razor down ⚫it's okay to wear glasses, you need them ⚫don't ever pretend ⚫be honest everytime - someday people will thank you for this ⚫try to find positive sides of life, I know it's not easy, but it will make you feel better about everything ⚫don't give up, you can do it ⚫I love you
dear younger me, life sucks right now and I'd love to tell you that it gets better but unfortunately in my experience is has not gotten any better in a long time so strap in for the long haul, I can honestly say I really don't know if things will be ok. Sorry.
don't talk so loudly, you're being rude to people, and please please don't be alone, you aren't good at the whole being alone thing, and no matter how awful you feel, something great WILL come out of it i promise.
this makes me scared for my future because im 14 and im the happiest little child on the planet but im scared that something will happen and ill develop some sort of mental illness and it scares me so much that something like that could happen i just want to stay in my little happy bubble
Dear younger me: I apologize in advance for the bad english bad hear me out. (1) You can't help or save from themselves every people that you know. You need to be selfish sometimes, that would save you from a couple of bad situations. (2) Speak out when you feel bad, It took more than 10 years to find a way to help your anxiety/panic attacks, Maybe if you speak sooner, we can sleep more, think about it. (3) You know what are the things that you don't feel good doing it, don't do it, it doesn't matters if he doesn't like you anymore, I can tell you, he doesn't worth it. (4) Please, do exercise, and go to the dentist, and don't be scare of the leg operation, Go to another doctor and tell them or we're gonna have more than 4 operations and 1 years recovering from each operation. and (5) He doesn't love you. So, don't reject your friends just to be with him, don't lie to your parents just to be with him, Don't waste your time, You know that you're better off alone. The day of meeting the one hasn't come yet but it will worth it. I Promise. PS: Dream bigger, We will live in London and Madrid one day, so study please and do your freaking homework, it's not that hard and you know it.
I wouldn't tell my younger self anything to do with lessons learned because that alters the timeline wherein they avoid the mistakes they made leading up to my/their current existence and thus create a time paradox and reality in which I can't feasibly exist and they would remain naive having not learnt key life lessons.
Dear Younger me, Realize your parents never trusted you past the 3rd grade. Your holding a candle for family who will never forgive. Stop trying to conflict resolute, and live your own life. Your gonna end up wasting 18 years of adulthood chasing a carrot on a treadmill otherwise.
wish I could have watched this several years ago omg, younger me needed to hear all of these, I really hate them and it's literally been about 5 years omg
Dear younger me 1. stop panicking about that thing, you know the one. no one cares 2. for the love of God do your homework. it's all well and good now but when you're almost failing year 11 you'll regret it 3. things will get worse before they get better, you just have to accept that. 4. those friends you try so hard to impress?? not worth it. You'll find some better ones in high school 5. no one gives two shits what you look like. calm the fuck down 6. don't take everything personally. not everyone is out to get you
i may only be 16 now but fricken heck i would love to tell younger me a good few things,, mainly dont freak out about the fact that you like girls?? you like boys but not as much as girls but man thats okay!! even if your mum avoids the topic, when youre 16 you realise she loves you for who you are and no, she doesn't hate that you like girls. you're in year 7! stop! stressing! enjoyyyyy life and you meet your best friend next year who you love sm and wouldnt trade them and they help you get through the hell of school!! i wish you knew these things then but yknow its not that bad, you're getting there :')
1- Not everyone thinks the same way you do. Just because someone reacts or acts in a way you don't understand doesn't mean they don't like you, or there's something wrong that you've done. 2- You're NEVER required to keep friends that used to be very dear to you. If they've become toxic, don't let them drag you down too. Don't let yourself become totally invested in just.. helping them. Of course, do try to help and don't just throw them away, but if they don't want help, don't let them drag you down too. 3- Not everyone deserves your love and kindness. I know you HATE disappointing, and HATE not only seeing the best in others, but there are times that people don't deserve that. They will soak up your kindness, but then treat you like shit. Don't let yourself be used like that. 4- Don't hide from mental disorders. Trying (and failing) to pretend like they don't exist WON'T fix anything. Face them, and put up a fight, or else they WILL totally consume you. 5- Let people in! Just because some very important people have used your transparency of your disorders against you doesn't mean everyone will. It doesn't matter if they "don't understand". It's nice to have someone who's been through the same thing, but your friends love you enough to see that you're hurting, and that's enough for them to help you. They don't need to understand, you just have to let them love you. 6- Don't let others define what's wrong and right for you. A lot of people have a lot of different ideas and thoughts about the world, so don't let your parents or your friends define what's right and wrong for you. Figure it out yourself! 7- Don't run from your sexuality. Being a closeted lesbian in a Christian, southern home is HARD. But don't let your family and friends steal your chance of true happiness and love from you. Don't cry yourself to sleep thinking there is something deeply, truly wrong and evil inside of you just for simply loving another human being. 8- If you're not comfortable, or don't feel safe telling someone something, then don't! Especially with your sexuality, you have no commitment to anyone to tell them anything you don't want to. Of course, lying isn't the best way to go, but no one deserves to know anything personal that you don't want to share (for good reasons). 9- People can love you for YOU. I know you definitely feel unlovable, but that doesn't make it true. People will fall in love with YOU, so don't you dare try to change yourself to be who you think is more date-able or more likable. There's no one like you, so if you try to be someone else you're just an unoriginal copy of a human being. Don't live a life you don't love just for the sake of being who you think the people around you will like. 10- Life isn't a big scheme. Sure, you've got massive goals like med school and being a surgeon, but don't get too caught up in that. These are your years of youth, so don't waste them only looking at the future. Spend a bit of time enjoying the world around you, and don't be afraid to go out of your own way to live a little. Life is about experiences, not how many goals you've met. 11- Age doesn't matter, really. 14 year old you/me wasted so many brilliant opportunities, and we didn't do them because we thought, oh, let's wait until we are an adult, or we're older at least. If you are actually capable of doing something, DO IT! There's no age when you're allowed to start living your life, so start living NOW. Sure you will need to prove yourself a bit more if you're younger, and you've still got everything to learn, but that doesn't mean you can't start making videos, or selling art, or publishing books, or creating a life you want to live in. There's not an age when your life starts to mean something. 12- Finally, your life won't always be how it is right now. The tragic and beautiful thing about the world is that it's ALWAYS changing. Things will get worse, but they will also get better. You thought that you would always be as terribly depressed, bulimic, suicidal, spaced out, anxious, self loathing, and basically ruined as we were 5 years ago. But today, I can say I'm a functional human being. Sure we still have loads of issues, but now we know what happiness feels like. It does get better, if you try. I never could afford to go to counseling, but we've gotten better. I have found things and people that I love in places I would have never expected to find them, and slowly but surely we've improved. Life never stays the same. The inconsistency of the world is what gives life constant meaning if you learn to accept your life and strive to be the best you can be. Humans are born with infinite potential, so if you take your dreams and change them into goals, then you can be and do anything.
Anyways, that's my "little" list of things I wish I could tell my past self and my future self :3 <3 This video really made my day
I may have done something that could have just completely ruined any chance of becoming friends with my old friend again. I can't believe I just realized it. I had a crush-ish--it wasn't really a crush it was more of a hey I recognize you are beautiful and strong but I still only love you as a friend. She was my friend and we hadn't spoke for a month, but we were on decent terms. Then I needed to redo my personal narrative and I needed a topic. So because I needed a topic and the whole situation was something fresh in my head I decided to write about that. She got mad at me, because I told the teacher. I told the teacher so I wouldn't have a mental breakdown, or worse kill myself. AND SHE CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT, I NEVER PLANNED TO TELL OUR TEACHER. IT JUST HAPPENED. I keep having panic attacks, I am having palpitations, shaking all the time. She doesn't understand how much it hurts. How much I have wanted to die. But, we both can't look at each other.
Jane Doe if you are reading this, I hate you, and love you.
Dear older U I need to ask a foolish question as I don't think before putting my typing fingers into gear (SORRY) - Is that fool who trusted fate less of a memory as we approach year end?
I wore a push up bra through most of high school cause I wanted bigger boobs... my boobs ended up getting way bigger and now I wish I had smaller boobs ahhaha
Dear younger me, Grow some balls and talk to her. You think you'll get over her you won't and you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Especially when she marries someone else.
To younger me (a.k.a the one who's not 13), please stop running In front of cars. In the future you do something and it totally changes your perspective of people. Also not matter how bad you feel the next day is almost always worst. YOU LIKE HER! SHE LIKES YOU! He doesn't like you and just wants to be friends, stop being infatuated with him. Depression is a bitch. No matter what people (parents) say you are perfect and do not have to comply with what other people think you have to do. Mum would love you no matter what he thinks. Wear something other than those joggers you will get a nickname that will kill you inside because of it but just punch him In the face. Please keep doing poetry, you'll miss it. And please, please, please give mum a hug when you see her you may take her for granted but when she passes away you'll wish you hadn't had the argument with her that night. She is your absolute life line and you'll miss her so much.
Dear younger me: you don’t need to crush on that boy in fourth grade just because you heard a rumor that he liked you. He will say no I don’t like you, and it will be awkward for many years to come. So please JUST GIVE HIM UP THERE WILL BE MORE
Dear younger me, I want you to know that EVERYTHING is going to be okay. I know your going through a lot, but there's some things I want to tell you ;)-1. its ok to be gay, there's NOTHING wrong with being yourself. Believe me when i tell you that you'll feel proud! and don't worry, it'll be ok, I promise.-2. Its also okay to be confused and not know what to do, but you need to always remember that there's people that can help you, you just need to give them a chance.-3. don't be so selfish, there's other people in the world that are not as fortunate as you.-4. you don't need to be skinny or have the prettiest clothes, or even wear makeup because you think your ugly and no ones gonna like you, because let me tell you a little secret.. You are beautiful just the way you are.-5. don't stress because you haven't had your first kiss, or because you think no ones gonna like you because let me tell you another little secret... Your gonna have a beautiful girlfriend, that's gonna love you because your different and that's what makes you special :))))-6. I want you to know that I'm actually proud of you, and of the person your gonna become, just keep living your life to the fullest and don't let anyone bring you down. <3
why wouldn't you like your younger self? apart from sweaty stains and not helping your mother more often? 'cause i feel like that is forgivable, but maybe i didn't pay enough attention...
Dear younger me: 1. I know Coke and Pepsi are great, but don't drink it tWICE A DAY WHAT ARE YOU DOING MAN IT GONNA FUCK UP YOUR FACE! It's fine to treat yoself but pleeaaaaasse consider your skin for the love of God 2. Don't worry about you skin too much, drink water, THAT IS GOOD. 3. SOME PEOPLE HAVE WORSE SKIN, WHY YOU WORRYING 4. Make sure you know how you feel about people before you do things with them, cause you'll end up hurting them as well as yourself. AKA, don't do loveydovey stuff, make out, or sext people UNLESS YOU ARE 500% sure 5. you like boys as well as girls, just a heads up, and that's OKAY 6. there is no need to doubt yourself, you're actually pretty talented and academically goodly so stop acting like you have it bad when you really, really don't 7. don't complain about being socially awkward and do nothing about it. it's difficult, but you're not gonna get anywhere if you just sit in a corner 8. POPULAR PEOPLE AREN'T NECESSARILY ASSHOLES THAT ARE MAKING FUN OF YOU, HAVE A LAUGH, BE NICE 9. Be nice to people, it gets you everywhere 10. appreciate the a e s t h e t i c 11. you got this, you have awesome friends and family and you will be fine
Dear younger me, You're not wrong. You will find people who realise that and who won't let you stand in a shadow of everyone. You will find true friends someday, you will realise that you can actually make friends. You will have people to talk to, you will have fun in school and oh my will you be a busy busy girl. But busy with fun!! Fun is good! You will fall in love by 16 and by 17 you will be broken hearted. But you will have loved, and you will have been loved. You are loved, you will realise that I promise. Dear younger me, you won't give up. I promise.
you are advising your younger self but also your audience and that is powerful and clever and made me feel hopeful. i may not watch your videos as religiously as i once did but there's no denying the fact you had an influence on me, you made me realise that sometimes my feelings do not isolate me, that there is somebody in this world who i look up to that has these feelings too. your showcasing of your imperfections make you unlike the others dodie and im very glad you made this video we all have assholish younger selves! thank you, i guess, for a whole lot
1; don't go out with a boy that just wants to get in your pants 2; read. a lot. it helps. 3; try to get help for your mental problems 4; please don't cut yourself 5; don't starve yourself 6; in 2016 you'll meet the man of your dreams. his name is kyle. he's perfect to you. 7; avoid a girl with the initials d.s. and a boy with the initials c.h. and n.d. they are evil 8; love your mom. and your grandparents. please 9; you look cute in glasses 10; you are such a good singer 11; don't be rude i cannot say this enough 12; pay attention to your church pastor 13; jeans are you life saver 14; so are sweaters 15; your body is beautiful. just because you aren't skinny doesn't make you fat 16; nobody is judging you 17; you are bi. just because you're christian doesn't mean it controls your sexual orientation 18; your bio teacher will be your best friend 19; don't take art 20; stay in school and be smart.
Things to tell my past me. 1. Dont be a fucking doormat. 2. Put yourself out there. 3. If people seem bad for you, leave them. Trust your gut. 4. Work hard. DO IT. 5. Realise that how you feel is NOT YOU. 6. You should eat more. 7. Get sleep. Social media isnt everything. 8. Cry more. Dont hold things in. 9. You will be able to fall in love, but they wont always love you back. 10. Get out more. Hang out with friends. 11. Its ok to not be okay. Tell people. 12. Be YOU. 💜 13. You will find it hard to accept yourself, but eventually you will.
To my younger self. DONT FUCKING TALK TO THOSE PEOPLE AT DANCE! You have your two friends so stay with them. Realize that you like girls and tell people early on. In 6th grade don't talk to Brooklyn and hang with Mads. Tell YOUR FUCKING MOTHER THAT PEOPLE ARE BULLYING YOU! Also your beautiful. Also don't eat like shit. You will regret it.
Dear younger me : you can have a crush of girls cause guess what YOUR GAY and you may hate your glasses now but you will never be you without them and love ya self and don’t be afraid
Your glasses are awesome but they are so far down your nose, i could feel the discomfort of having them as far down on my nose. I really wanted to reach into the screen and push up your glasses so you could see properly. Great video though
dear younger me, stop being so obsessed with the color blue. and My Little Pony. also you don't have OCD or multiple personality, those are actual terrible mental diseases, you're perfectly healthy for now. stop pretending your'e still best friends with that poor girl. also don't feel betrayed when she has a new best friend after you didn't talk for 2 years. and stop shoving it in her face. don't text her. don't you fuCKING DARE. PUT DOWN THE PHONE. I SAID PUT DOWN THE GODDAMN PHO-- aaand there goes your social life for the next 7 years. thanks a lot.
To my younger self: 1 - not everyone has to like you, and you don't have to like everyone. 2 - being insecure is normal. don't think you're alone. 3 - having feelings is a good thing. 4 - don't apologize so often. seriously. it's a problem. 5 - you don't have to be so modest all of the time. be more confident. 6 - if you have a chance do something, do it. 7 - get rid of friends that you don't need. they're not healthy for you. 8 - stand up for yourself. it might seem scary, but it'll seriously help you. 9 - tell the truth. lies might be easy at first, but they just turn into a mess. 10 - decide on things. if you don't know what to choose, too bad. make good decisions.
I'm fifteen and I really needed this thanks for the good advice dodes. Also you're so beautiful and the setting is so aethetic. Thank you for this amazing vid
i like that we can go thru this learning curve with you, just by watching your videos. obvs a lot of it is personal but you share so much of what uve learnt in the world with us and its so nice to have vids like these wear u tie everything up. love ya dodes, keep making things!
I really need this. Thank you. Even though this wasn't really for me, thank you for saying it. You always cheer me up. Odds are I'll never meet you, like the few other people who have actually positively affected my life, but if you somehow read this I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for making me feel more normal when I felt I was alone. Thank you for making me smile when I was on the verge of tears. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. Thank you.
I love these videos but i feel like me and young dodie have a lot of things in common so this really made we reflect on who i am as a person. I hope i can grow up to be as wonderful as you, dodie, ilysm!
Thank you Dodie! I know this is a video to your younger self, but I'm pretty sure younger viewers, like me, appreciate this. Some of us need to hear things like this for advice. Thank you for helping me. You are such an inspiration. I got a Ukulele because of you (and i just really wanted to have one and know how to play your songs) I have become more of myself because of you. So Thank you (once again) because you made me so much more confident in myself than I think I could ever do by myself. :)
This was super genuine as compared to other videos I've watched about letters to a younger self. Thanks Dodie, this was great. Even if it was meant for your past self and not us
I LOVE YOU! This was a very nice video to just make me stop and think a little bit about what I always worry about and how honestly it doesn't really matter and how I just need to be me and life will happen :) thank you Dodie!
As simple as this video is I bloody love it! I'm proud of you dodie (lower case and without the Clark) 21 year old dodie should be proud of 17 year old dodie because look how far she's come now, you're still you, but maybe just a better version of yourself, not really sure if this makes sense but oh well, love you dodie💛
Thank you so so much. I know me leaving a comment is highly insignificant to you and any of your fans, and I may not be entitled to saying anything since I can't relate to everything in the video. But you've opened my eyes and made my day, and possibly even my life.
Thank you for making this video. You made my life better than it was and thank you for being so inspirational. ^-^ I'll sure tell you that your advice is very useful!
I know she's talking to her younger self but I feel like she's talking to me because I relate to like all of this Thank you for this Dodie P.s. You're awesome❤
This video was so lovely. Dodie I feel as if we are learning the same, if not similar, things together so watching this was like me talking to my younger self as well. love you Dodie :)
This actually helps alot. I relate with younger you alot. It's nice to have some counter act these feeling and like understand what the mean. If that makes sense. 😊 i just wanna say thank you!
I took every single tip to great notice. Truly thank you Dodie
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i dont know why but i felt like you were talking to me in this and it made me cry and i connected to everything you said and its so great thank you for this video dodie i love you ahhhhh
things you would say to your younger self really helped me mostly you saying that you're going to be okay whenever you say its going to be okay I believe you :) thank you Dodie
I related to this so much and I'm my young self... anyone agrees??Thank you dodie ❤❤❤✋for telling me what I can't seem to tell myself except the boobs part mine are too big halp 😂😂😂
I love these throwback videos. This is so true, ghe he. It makes me thing what would I say to my younger self?? I don't know the help mum part was very good. I would definitely tell myself to keep a journal and to start with music sooner. I would tell my mum to put me on some sort of music or singing lessons, piano or guitar. Cause I love making music since I was 14 and life would've been a lot easier if I had that escape earlier. I would say I am proud of my younger self cause she did well. There was no panic, there aren't any regrets or major insecurities. I'm 20 know I think in a couple years I have way more comments cause life got a lot harder and my brain is still holding on to that childish stage where it doesn't worry that much. We'll see how long we cope :P
I feel like you were talking to me. I'm very similar to you but I've used these points and do try to use them. I'm actually really nice to mum and help with her 😂💙🌸 I love you dodie 🌈⛵🌍 I also say loads of these things to my friends. happyvibesonly 😂☕🌼
I had a dream last night I met you and I was gonna take a picture with you and tell you how much you mean to me but I woke up. Honestly I hope one day I get to
I'd say to my younger self to stop trying to change, you're so amazing and later in life you'll miss being like you once were. And stop caring about what people say or think, you'll soon find out you're your best company most part of the time. And I know you already reads a lot, but read more, there won't be enough time for it when you're my age. And even though everyone says you're super smart and intelligent, don't sattle, you can do better, i'm sure. And love and admire you, younger me <3 (also you, dodie)
I would tell my younger self that having a boyfriend doesn't make you cool or grown up or whatever the fuck else I thought back then. It's okay if you are single, and there is genuinely nothing wrong with it.
I really needed this video because although you are talking to your younger self it feels as though it is advice for each individual watching this video.
ok when it came to the end i just burst out crying & i don't even know why. but bless you for this video dodie bc you've helped me talk to my inner self & tell myself everything that you just told younger you. i mean i feel like i've been given this new look on life just from watching this & i'm grateful that you're alive dodie bc your videos are wonderful & inspiring & juST you are inspiring & helpful. & i know addressing this to dodie herself is stupid bc there's no way in hell she's going to get round to reading this. but christ i just wish i could like this video 7308408308 times if not more. the world needs more people like dodie honeSTLYYYYY
I would tell my younger self: It is not the end of the world that you haven't kissed anyone yet, you are only 15/16 and you have a life to live, stop waiting and waiting for the right guy to come around, he will come in time and he is one of the best things that has happened to you You don't have to become someones slave and do everything they say to try and get them to like you back, he is just using you, and it is killing you inside. Just accept it and move on, you will feel so much better for it. There are people who will actually like you for you and who don't expect you to hang on their every word Your body is awesome. You may not like it and we are still working on it now, but we will get there one day. Please stop beating yourself up about it. My god learn how to do your hair, you look like you have a birds nest on your head, learn how to use a blowdryer effectively p l e a s e
Let's hope the future technology make it possible for us to send messages and videos back in time, then maybe Little Dodie would learn more stuff about the world :) .... Or you know, it would make Now-Dodie a complete different person lol
the biggest advice i'd give to younger me is that all the people i cared so much about the opinions of i don't even know anymore... and i'm pretty sure current me could take my own advice
but I am looking at you dodie!!!! but it's because you are so flippin beautiful!!! inside and out spots or not mad or not. like you wrote in secret for the mad "they [your audience] love you so much that you won't regret it" LUV U
i felt like she wasn't even talking to little dodie anymore it was like so much of that applied to me and so much of it used to and i'm so glad for the things i have overcome and the things i will overcome eventually
I think about situations like this: (It helps me...might help you...Idk) So depending on said situation but it could be like..feeling like everyone's looking at you or you made a tiny mistake but it feels like a massive mistake right now.
I think to myself...what a wonderful world...no..no. I actually think to myself.....'will this actually matter in a week? A months time? A years time?' The conclusion I 95% of the time come to is No, no it won't matter. Everyone has their own worries about themselves. In the end it won't matter.
I feel like younger me was a happier me. Although she was hella dumb and ignorant, life was soooo much simpler. TBH I dont think my younger self would be happy with who I am right now. sad truth
i still AM my younger self, and I wonder what my older self would say to me, because honestly I'm kind of a little shit. (I'm not like mean or anything, I'm just iind of annoying, I would never be mean to anyone though, spread kindness. Also saying i would never be mean to anyone makes it sound like I would be mean to people.)
I'm only 15 but I still got somethings to say to a younger me: 1. You like girls, it's very very gay but also totz okay 2. The first girl who likes you back is not your "soulmate" so don't worry when she stops liking you back, because... 3. You're not alone without her, your friends already know about number 1 and they really couldn't careless. 4. Lighten up a little, everything has started going so fast and yeah that's scary but make it fun bc otherwise you're just bringing yourself down :)
dear younger me, stop freaking out about whether future you will like yourself. I like you always. be kind to urself. also look up sensory processing disorder, it'll save u some time.
I AM NOT CRYING WHAT R U TALKIN ABOUT no actually I am because I can't help but feeling like you are talkin to me as future me or something like this ant OHH THE SYMPATHY
Dear younger me: 1- I know you're scared that you like girls and guys. But honestly, you're fine, and in the near future, it's gonna be okay to like girls. 2- you know all those little problems that you think are the end of the world? NO. ONE. GIVES. A. FLYING. FUCK. There are so much more stressful things in life. 3- I know you think you're fat, and honestly, you are. But come high school, you're gonna look fine as hell. 4- also maybe stop watching my little pony. You're 13. 5- you're struggling a lot right now, but soon, you're gonna have someone who loves you more than life, and he's gonna get you out of that hole. 6- STOP REGRETTING THINGS!!! You can't live in the past!! 7- I'd look up this one band called 5 seconds of summer. You used to listen to them, and they're still awesome. 8- you don't think you have friends, but you do!! You have so many friends around you, it's not even funny! 9- maybe try a different hairstyle than a goddamn ponytail everyday. Jesus christ, you lazy bitch. 10- you have a lot of emotions, and you don't know how to say them to people. Try writing them down. Just write and write and express yourself by your actions, not your words.
dear younger me you are not smarter then anyone at everything, it also not true that everybody hates you a shock isn't it you will eventually get friends who really want too be with you and not fight with you I promise also grieving is okay,grieving different then other people is also okay don't feel guilty about not wanting to talk about your sadness you will come there eventually I promise also I know you are fancing like 15 boys at the same time,that you think a boy is nice doesn't mean you fancy him it does mean he is a potential friend you don't have to be friends with only girls, boys can be very nice too, you might think you're not bullying that girl and that it is only funny also for her but the voice back in your head who tells you it is not good what you're doing is right you will find the girl crying a year later about how she got bullied by you and your "friends" who are most definitely not good friends also be nicer too your mum she only wants the best for you also important tip buy skirts and dresses you have very big upper legs and hips your pants are not covering your bottom up properly and everybody can see your ass
dear younger me - you don't need to worry about disappointing dad. he will be disappointed no matter how hard you try not to. and you don't need him anymore.
Dear younger me- you are going to fuck shit up, and you might ruffle some feathers, because THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE DO! Everyone makes mistakes, so just chill out for like 5 minutes!
dear older me, •stop bring fake,people like u jus the way u are❤ •stay motivated stop giving up i already hate myself for it •stop hating fam and friends u dont kno how much it hurts them •be grateful,mams not lyring when she gives u the lecture bout the kids in africa that have LITREALLY nothing anxiety is ok stop woring bout everything and remember ur a beauitiful talanted person love ur 11 year old self alanna🖤
This video seems really old-school-dodie and I love it!! You seem genuinely really happy and i feel like you are spreading that same happiness into everyone's lives. Thanks so much!
Dodie, you amaze me everyday with your brilliant words. I'm a senior who feels so lost at this point but this really helped me. Thank you so much. Keep being beautiful! ^_^
hi, dodie! you'll probably never see this lol but in case you do, please do know that you've helped me so much. today, I admitted to myself and someone else that I'm happy. there were a few tears and it was quite sweet and painful but nevertheless, I was ecstatic. finally. I actually felt happiness. genuine happiness. and didn't want to cancel it out due to fear of getting extremely sad afterwards. I'm just happy. so happy. and I would never have made it here if it wasn't for your videos. your words. for you. I hope this makes you feel at least a lil bit of how I do. or even just smile.
thank you SO much. I could never ever repay you but please, come somewhere near me and let me hug you please? the philippines, come tour here. I have some tight hugs and delicious filipino cuisine for you.
This was such a wonderful video. Thank you! I've not been the best lately mentally and I found your channel and have been relating to you a lot. You help me through some difficult times. :) O and also, 'Dear Happy' is genius. xx
dear doddie, i only recently came across your videos, and have been on a doddie binge, and i've gotto say you are one of the most relatable person i have come across. your music and your lyrics are amazing and i love listening to your thought streams!! i wish for all the best in everything you do!! much thanks for being yourself! XOX
Dodie, I know you probably won't see this, but thank you for all your videos. You are such an inspirational person and I enjoy every single one of them. When I feel sad, there's always one of your vids that makes me smile. Thank you so much <3
oh this was such a good video. i love your little talky talk videos i feel like we're friends and just have a conversation. this was so good. one of my favorites. inspired me to go do the dishes for my mom so thanks.
thank u so much for this?? I know it sounds bad but honestly the vids u make just straight up talking about yourself nd being real w us makes me feel like maybe I'm not as fucked up as I think I am sometimes. also I am also a drama queen lol yikes.
I feel like I live in a constant spiral of wishing I was young again, but also realizing being young is awful. We're all embarassing little babies just trying to figure shit out. And that's okay lol. I guess we need all the humiliating and degrading moments to learn and to see that learning never ends. We're all okay, we just need to be a lil nicer to each other for it.
After watching this a few times, I guess what I would tell my younger self is: 1) Don't let people people walk all over you, your anxiety wouldn't be as bad in the future. 2) Don't listen to them, they're opinion of you doesn't matter. 3) NOBODY REALLY CARES IF YOU CALL THEM BY THE WRONG NAME 4) Yes, that girl IS really pretty 5) Be nice to your sister 6) Masturbating is fine 7) Nobody really hates you 8)Believe me, you don't want to die. 9) Stop asking for stuff you don't need. Your family doesn't have enough money for that.
even if this was dedicated to your younger self, this was actually really nice to take advice for myself... also @ my younger self; you know these unhealthy friends you're stuck with? and these acquaintances who seem super cool? yeah please notice that people should treat you better and hang out with them instead!! don't be a bitch to people though and think you're better then them because guess what!! arrogance isn't really a nice personality trait!! (also stop gossiping about people because they gossip i mean jesus what)
dear younger self: not all apologies deserve an "it's okay" in response. you do not have to try so damn hard to fit in. be as strange as you are, be raw, be how you want to be and one day you will find friends as weird as you who will stand by you. hold on to those friends.
best part was you saying 'i dont like you' to ur younger self. i dont think i'd like younger me either. still debating on whether younger me would like present me when i don't like present me quite a lot too. thanks for this video dodieeeee ur cool
What would I tell my younger self?? I would tell myself to not doubt myself so much, to have more fun, and to express not suppress my feelings about someone or something. To be myself because there are gonna be people who hate you, but just focus on the ones that love you instead. If I learned this early my middle school career would've went by A LOT easy, let me tell you. But yeah with learning this I have become very comfortable in my own skin and don't change for anyone because I know who I am and will always be. OH and it's okay to cry, everyone needs a good cry here and there. It is normal, but you aren't and that's what makes you uniquely wonderful😊
I have excepted myself. I am a gay Latina and proud and I would tell my younger self to own it, cause girl you're own badass chick. It's okay if you don't wanna wear dresses because girls can wear suits and you look damn good in one.
I'm sorry I'm late dodie the videos been out for 2 minutes I'm so late but love everything you do dodie your the best YouTuber ever thanks for all your help and I'll say it early for if there's no videos between now and Christmas so merry Christmas
I'm accidently kinda early woooooooo Thank you for this video though, I'm still quite young and a few of these really hit home (especially the dishes one oops) Its funny to think what kind of stuff I'll want to say to Teenage Emma once I'm older, and what I'll look back on and regret
I feel sooooo normal after this... or maybe I'm just as weird as you are o.O well idc, I'm happy I can relate to some other human being' feelings and I'm happy that that human being is so talented and smart, I still got hope my stupid life can have some sense oneday xD
hMmmM this is probs v similar to what i would say to my younger self tbh, my main hard-hitting point would be ur one about how no one is looking at you, or judging u half as much as u think they are!!!! everyone's worried about themselves, pls breathe and don't let that insecurity/anxiety consume u. live ur life!!!
If I was talking to my younger self I'd probably ask them if they had a time machine so I wouldn't be stuck in the past, in a non sarcastic way probably something like 'All your friends are going to move and what she says doesn't matter' not going to go into detail on who 'she' was 'cos that's private information
If I was talking to my younger self I'd probably ask them if they had a time machine so I wouldn't be stuck in the past, in a non sarcastic way probably something like 'All your friends are going to move and what she says doesn't matter' not going to go into detail on who 'she' was 'cos that's private information
So dear 14 years old me, it's okay to also like girls, it isn't just a phase and also please don't spend your breaks in the restroom, but with your friends, they like you. And you'll like your height in 2 years, promise.
Dear younger me, STOP BEING SUCH AN IDIOT, if you're not prepared to kiss someone, you don't have to, i know that he looks like a good person but he isn't... believe in me. Help mom in the dishes, i know it's boring but you need to help her. CRY please, CRY because one day you'll forget how to. You'll miss some friends, but don't be afraid you'll meet others persons, and they will be much better than everyone you have ever meet. Clean your room, and please give love on everything that everyone gives you or everything that someone says to you. And finally, you're a pretty your little dumb, put this in your mind! Be safe!
You make me so happy and this has been really helpful to me!! (I just got a fringe and I hated it but now I love it,this has no relevance to this video but I wanted you to know) 💖💖
She seems like the fake "quirky" type or the buzzfeed "relatable" type. I know people these days say not to care about what people think, but you should. Just don't take it to hard, but do take it into account when doing something. The self love revolution has made people rude and inconsiderate and disguising it as being yourself and independent.
is it just me or does Dodie look extra cute in this video
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ilovedodie Dodie is always cute😜
37 likesit's not just you.
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5 likesDodie is always extra cute.
47 likesI know for a fact she looked extra cute when she was complimenting herself
12 likesilovedodie lmao it will never ever just be you
13 likesShe always is...
5 likesThe glasses did it
2 likesava she
1 likedoes omg lol
True UwU
1 likeTotally true.
0 likesDO YOU MEAN EVERY VIDEO SHE'S EVER MADE?
0 likesshe does
0 likesi honestly feel as though dodie is talking directly to a lot of us.
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emislame yeah u know the content on youtube is often talking to people? Not just themselves?
5 likesDaniel Ryan and it hurt when she said "I dont really like you"
9 likesikr
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0 likesDear younger me
1409 likesYou can smile in passport photos for fucks sake.
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Mind over Mindfuck uh no you cant
36 likes@TobytheRavenclaw Dear younger me
25 likesNo teeth though
YES. I recently only found this out ...and I'm 20. All my friends get their cute IDs out and then there's me with what a bouncer once described as 'the mugshot of a psychopathic serial killer who's just murdered her three children'
67 likesaurora.rockets HAHAHA
0 likesIt's a tragedy :'(
0 likesMind over Mindfuck you can!? Holy shit
8 likesMind over Mindfuck LOLL
79 likesdodie responded to your message. you are the chosen one.
14 likesall hail the chosen one
10 likeshails chosen one
21 likesHAIL
21 likesNo you can't? The passport machine literally tells you not to smile
4 likesNot full-on teethy smile, but a little smirk rather than a death stare is ok
6 likesMind over Mindfuck to everyone saying you can't, maybe that's just where you live..? i've smiled in all mine :)
3 likesI think you can, you just can't show your teeth
7 likesYou can't
9 likesMind over Mindfuck no you cant, well canada you cant
19 likesMind over Mindfuck you can't
3 likeswhen i had my first ever passport photo taken, i literally started crying bc you couldn't smile... sooo... yeah... I haven't changed at all!
11 likesNot anymore where I live xD
1 likeYou can't in Australia because our border security is ridiculously tight and a "neutral expression" guarantees that scanners will match your face to your passport photo.
4 likesMind over Mindfuck thanks but i gotta have to wait for five more years to change my photo
1 likeMind over Mindfuck can you?
0 likesMind over Mindfuck I wanted to but the lad said no
0 likesI feel like every teenager should watch this video
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Literally my thought process before clicking on this video (I am a teen :))😂
5 likesI'm 13 now, so I'm taking this advice
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same
1 likeMichelle Province same
1 likeSame
2 likesMichelle Province me too
0 likesMichelle Province me too
0 likesGood for you, this is great advice to follow :)
5 likes@***** How old are you now??
1 likehaha same
0 likes@Dottie Phan PHAM
1 likeI thought I was the only one
0 likesLol hey pham
0 likeshaha the first thing I thought when I saw the video was,"I am going to take this advice!" ^~^
6 likesMichelle Province samee!
1 likeDidn't really ask mate
0 likesgood luck guys!! growing up is tough but we'll all make it out alright in the end ^w^
2 likessame thanks dodie:)
1 likeMichelle Province same
0 likesMe too
0 likesMichelle Province same
0 likesMichelle Province me too
1 likeMichelle P. same
0 likesMichelle P. I'm 14 but same
10 likesSAME.
1 likeSame
4 likesSame though!
1 likeMichelle P. Same
1 likeMichelle P. I'm 12 and same
2 likesMichelle P. Meeeee tooooooo
0 likes16 and same
0 likesI'm 13 now. Did it work? How'd it go?
1 likeSame
0 likesHah I was lying I was actually 12
0 likesHello 16 year old you :) just wanted to remind you of this comment and video.
5 likesYOURE 16 NOW, HOW ARE YOU?
2 likes@xeisoo omg thank you for asking :') I'm 17 actually but I'm fine. just watched this video again cause I forgot a lot of the advice she gave. some of it I haven't had to use yet because not much has happened to me lol but some stuff i can and should try to remember :D
3 likesMichelle P. omg! im glad 🥺 i saw this comment and i was like where is she now
2 likes"you lazy bitch" I feel like this was targeted at me.
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Cate Isabella same wow
0 likesCate Isabella same. I feel hella bad now😅
6 likesCate Isabella same
2 likes257 likes what my comment wasn't even relevant.
3 likesniceu paprika
1 likehow could it be directed at you if it was clearly directed toward me?
niceu paprika omg I see ARMY everywhere 😂
0 likes@mera kay we are everywhere
1 likeSameee😂
0 likesthis feels like advice from an older sister and i love it
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also, nice glasses dodie :)
10 likesyeah especially when you don't have an older sister
1 likeDear young me:
214 likes1) your ginger hair is cute af
2) ur not fat. Well like you kind of are but that's fine????? Ur beautiful
3) it's ok that u don't like makeup. I don't either. But it doesn't make you any more "real" than other ppl
4) your awkwardness is going to be with u for a long time but you will learn how to hide it kind of
5) it's ok to say no to someone
6) it's ok to let ppl in and maybe even show true emotions??? Crazy
7) mum and dad are growing too. Look at them. Appreciate
8) and appreciate your brothers. And Nan and grandad. And entire family. They love u. You are SO lucky.
9) Boys' opinions of u do not define you and literally do not matter. Who cares if the cute boys like you or not. You will learn to like you and that's enough. Don't value other's opinions of you over your own opinion.
10) you have so much to learn about people and yourself and the world and you will do this by talking and educating yourself and being aware of yourself in a good way. You will find your feet one way or another. You will do good in the world, every day. But for now, focus on growing. Ur doing okay girl
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I know you wrote this two years ago, but thanks!
4 likesNumber 6...crazyyy
2 likes🥺🥺🥺❤️
0 likesI wrote a slam poem last year on this very topic - it's a letter to my eight year old self. Hope you enjoy :)
86 likesDear Maddy,
I am writing to you because as you are now, the only change you have known is the change between seasons, and the change between night and day. Change, is something not quite rooted in your vocabulary yet, but in time you will know it very well. You will know the layers of change from the spelling of your name, to the person you describe yourself as. Change is hard to deal with, but it’s easier with a little advice.
Dear Maddy,
Try not to grow up so fast. I know that having a sister 4 years older than you makes you feel like you want to act her age, but don’t. You can get away with doing things that I wish I could do now so enjoy the freedom you have. Your current age is ticket. Ride that rollercoaster until the park closes down.
Dear Maddy,
When you dance, always remember why you are dancing. Remember that it’s because you love it. You love the way the music swirls inside your soul and pumps air into your lungs. Your heart may be pounding at a million beats per minute, but that’s when you feel the most alive. You love the way that jumping makes you feel like your 100 feet above the ground, and that swaying make all the stress in your life fade away. Remember this, and you won’t ever have to stop.
Dear Maddy,
As of this year, you can forever swim sans parental supervision at second beach pool. I know that has been the dream since ’05. Swim like you’re an Olympic athlete racing for the very first time, as you will not get many opportunities to do the same.
Dear Maddy,
If people call you Madison, correct them. I know you think it’s not worth it, and awkward, but it’s your name. Hold your head up high, and stick up for yourself. It seems scary, believe me, I know, but it will help you in the long run. Those who tease may think it’s all in good fun, but if it hurts you, tell them to stop. You are not a doormat. Do not let them walk all over you.
Dear Maddy,
When you go camping, remember every detail. Remember the chill that rushes through your body when heading into the lake, and the way the stars fill the night sky when there’s no city light polluting your eyes. Above all, remember that peperoni sticks are always a good time.
Dear Maddy,
I want you to know that starting now, you will lose a friend at the end of each school year. When they go, it will feel like the world is caving in on you but try not to be sad. There will always a new one headed your way once the leaves turn yellow again. And besides, you will not go through this alone.
Dear Maddy,
Learn to loosen up. You are only in third grade. That mark you got on your 4th spelling quiz will not dictate your future. Save that beautiful work ethic you have until you’re 14. Up until then, having the same amount of dedication as your older sister is just not necessary.
Live a little.
Sincerely,
Madeline (age 16)
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how sweet <3
0 likesThis is so not relevant but it's so difficult for my brain to contend with 'maddy' in the poem and then 'maddie' in your username 😭
0 likesI'm very young (turning 14 in a week) so thank you for making this video and I will definitely take all of this advice :)
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Hey, 13 is not young. Age is just a number after all, and what really matters is a person's maturity level :)
13 likesalex wells You're kinda old already lol
3 likesloladeloola thank you so much !!
1 likealex wells hey it's been a week, happy birthday you!
7 likesCorduroy Gal thank you !!
1 likealex wells I'm your age & love how you think you're very young,don't stop thinking that! Every second of my life I'm reminding myself that I can drive in 2 years & marry in 1 1/2
0 likesNice last name 😉
1 like"Help mum out with the dishes
1043 likesYou lazy bitch"
it's mIDNIGHT AND I JUST SNORTED LOUD ENOUGH TO WAKE MY WHOLE FAMILY
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Ok and I've now watched the rest of the video and I'm crying
8 likesNabbcat it wasnt that funny
0 likesCaliberJR your humour is dry, leave
0 likesThat is actually so me... I am not proud of myself.
1 like@imhere •.• My humor is dry? i just didnt understand the joke, was it the fact she said bitch?
1 likeCaliberJR maybe?
3 likesLmfao
2 likesI'm treating this as a speech from dodie to me ^-^
222 likesThis is the place I feel most comfortable saying this. Today I told my mum I'm bisexual and she said it's 'not on' and that I'm only young so I can change and I'm not really bi. Please can someone give me some advice?
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SmolAndTolBeans go on living ur life happy and bi and maybe she will eventually open her eyes to the truth. it may take some subtle convincing on your part. But don't let others bring you down. And if anything i support you and your closest friends do too 💖stay strong
58 likesSmolAndTolBeans I had a similar-ish situation with my dad but he kind of said it in code if you know what I mean. Just ignore what they say for now and one day you can come home with a partner the same gender as you and be like HA I WAS RIGHT BISH. Which will feel great. Once your older you can leave and be by yourself without her judging you and you'll be okay. I'm always here to talk if you need me!
39 likesSmolAndTolBeans you're parents don't decide your sexuality you do. If you know you're bi then live your happy bi life and eventually they will accept you and if they don't that's their problem not yours
33 likesIf your own mum can't accept the fact that you're bi, then she can't be a mother. I honestly feel awful saying that, and I'm really sorry if I offended you, but seriously, it's her bad that she can't accept you for who you are.
11 likesJust remember that being bi is the best thing ever. I am, and it's one of the only positive things in my life. F**k anybody who tries to put you down for it, you are you and that's all people should wish for. The LGBT+ community is an incredible place, and everybody is wonderful. No sexuality is above anybody else's.
I wish I could say that I'm out to my parents, but I'm not. I've taken advice from other LGBT+ members and I'm not gonna come out until I'm financially capable of supporting myself, just in case. I wish I'd found out about you sooner, because I would have told you about a video by Boyinaband called "Coming out can be a bad idea". Even so, I advise that you watch it anyway, as it may provide you with some extra helpful information.
Remember that you are a beautiful human being, and you are no less than anybody else. You can't change who you are, and people need to understand that. Never give up to what your mum is saying, because by being adamant shows that you're serious. It may even change her opinion.
I hope I've helped at least a bit. Unfortunately I don't have any social media that you can contact me through, but I'm always happy to talk in the comments if you want to.
-Bryony <3
Wait what's "not on"? Kinda confused.
5 likesIdk if they're irish but in ireland that basically means it's not happening, or not okay x
5 likesThat's a truly sweet message but "can't be your mother" look, at the original commenter, it's okay that you're mam isn't okay with it. Many parents aren't at the beginning and that's okay! They don't have to agree with everything you do! You are different people, you're mam was probably brought up to think that way so don't blame her for judging, blame society when she grew up. Instead, help her get used to the idea. Don't mention it for a while then later bring it up again. Then, if she gets angry, drop it for a while (I'm not saying pretend you're not bi, but in front of you're mother, don't regularly bring it up.) Eventually you're mother will see you as an adult capable of making your own decisions, maybe it's by doing something completely unrelated that's responsible but she will respect you as an adult eventually.
18 likesStorytime: I have a friend who first came out as bi, then later gay. Initially his mam and dad were fuming when he told them, his mother even grounded him. But after a few weeks they started coming around to the idea. A year later and his mam was on our frikin local radio preaching to other moms to be open to their children's sexuality and talking about how much she regretted being so horrid to her son for being brave enough to tell her. I was in the car with my mam where she pulled over to listen properly at the time, that was how strongly she spoke. All because she saw her son with a boy in town and saw how engulfed in happiness he was and how he had been hiding his bf from her, because she had been so mean.
Sorry for the essay, just give you're mam time and respect that she wasn''t brought up in the internet era where everyone has access to info on lgbtq+ etc. and are taught that it's bad. Her childhood probably wasn't nearly as open minded as yours.
Regardless, congrats for being so brave, and don't be too hard on your mam. If you work together and see each others side of the story, it will be better for your relationship in the future. And believe me, having your mam as a safety net when making big/life changing decisions is the best thing ever
With love, K xxxxx
SmolAndTolBeans ignore that statement. At the same time continue to establish your own opinions and sooner or later, your mom will realize that you can think of your own
4 likes+Lara Clo This is a brilliant comment.
3 likesSmolAndTolBeans
8 likes1: accept yourself and love yourself ❤️❤️❤️
2: you don't have to lie
3: build up a support group around you full of people who accept you
4: don't agree with here that's it's "just a phase" but don't argue with her either. That will just cause unnecessary pain.
5: find someone to talk to
(You can message me any time... it might be weird to talk to a complete stranger on the internet... but it might also help... my twitter is itismestella )
I love you for who you are ❤️ and you are brave❤️
ps I love your account name☺️❤️
SmolAndTolBeans also that is a very nice picture☺️☺️☺️
3 likesYour mum can't change your sexuality because it just isn't possible, end of. You need to help her understand that but if she's just stubbornly opposed to it then you'll have to deal with it and accept that she doesn't like it. What's she going to do, in all reality?
4 likesim sorry dude that sucks, but try not to let anyone invalidate your identity. your mom not believing that youre bi is just ignorance on her behalf and has nothing to do with you. some people wont understand right now, but dont let that stop you. there always will be people who do accept you. hope youre doing alright fren, i know coming out can be hard <3
0 likesignore it, know in your heart she's wrong and only you know you, continue to be yourself and love your life (as well as loving whoever the frick you want to love)
3 likesMy mom told me the same thing when I came out. Nearly a year later I've never been happier to be bi whether she believes me or not. Being bi can be so tough because many people believe us to be in a phase or that we have to choose. That simply isn't the case! What matters is that YOU are comfortable with who you are. No one else has experienced a day in your shoes. They cannot say they've felt your feelings with absolute certainty. What I mean to say is this: there will always be someone telling you that you are wrong, or that your sexuality isn't real. There will always be someone against you. It is an unfortunate truth. But coming from a person who has been where you have been I can promise you that the moment you are able to accept yourself, you mother's belief of your sexuality and anyone else's does not matter. I truly believe my mom will come around with time. I have the same hope for you. I'm terribly sorry that you had to experience that but you are braver than ever for having the strength to tell her the truth.
2 likesMuch love from one bi to another <3
Good luck out there :)
Firstly congratulotions. Secondly if she doesn't believe you, don't worry. In a few years, try tell her again.Or you could just not take my advice because I suck at it and do what makes you comfortable
2 likesI haven't told my mum. I've told my dad, my siblings, my friends...not my mum. Never my mum.
0 likesSmolAndTolBeans My mom thinks the same thing ,she ignores it like I never said anything the only advice that I can give you is wait ,because one day she won't be able to deny it
0 likesSmolAndTolBeans your mom is ignorant to your feelings and disregard it. Do same with her opinion. You are what you are and you know it better. That's it.
3 likesSmolAndTolBeans hey bro, first things first, your mum is wrong, you CANT change. Sexuality may be fluid but you can't alter your attractions towards people of your gender. You need to read up on lgbt history and culture so if there is no solidarity, you can read a book about an activist and say "wow they did that??" and gain confidence in your identity. friends are your support and the people you lean on right now. You can't complain about your queer ventures and downfalls to your parents because they sound homophobic, but you CAN do this to your friends. Go out there, find people of your gender and people not of your gender that you like. Date them, find that feeling of love somewhere else that isn't at home. I wish you the absolute best of luck, i was once where you are and i haven't exactly crawled out of the hole yet but i'm slowly getting there. Vibes of strength and positivity from your fellow bisexual
1 likeSmolAndTolBeans my friend has the same problem with her mom her mom said it was a only a phase but what you need to understand it that you mom is wrong but leave it as that. she has to adapt to you you stay the way you are because your perfect. she needs to understand and realise that it isn't a phase and also who cares what she thinks at the moment go and date boys and girls live your life to the fullest
0 likesSmolAndTolBeans I told my mum a few days ago that I was bisexual and at first she said it was a phase, then she said she didn't approve of it. I understand, so many people are going through the same thing. Don't feel pressured to label yourself, you might change, you might not. Most people are bisexual, whether they realise it or not. Stop caring what they think, although I know it's frustrating xx
3 likesSmolAndTolBeans your mom isnt right or wrong.. you can change , TRUST ME. but you don't have to , don't feel like you do. just be who you are. experiment. be you , you don't even have to say you're bi. you like people? cool. work on that , and just be comfortable with who you are. here's the sucky part however; think about your mum. don't hate her , because she was probably just surprised. sometimes people don't know how to handle things. it sucks , but just give her some slack , and maybe shell do the same ;p good luck!
2 likeshow are things going?
0 likesIt doesn't matter what your mum thinks about your sexuality as long as she doesn't treat you badly for it. It's not her right to tell you how you feel. While she is partially right, sexuality is fluid, don't listen to anybody who tells you it's just a phase or you're only saying that for attention. Only you know how you feel, and if you say that you're bi, you're bi. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself. It may seem difficult or annoying, but don't worry. Eventually, things get better.
2 likesSmolAndTolBeans Even if you said you were straight tomorrow, and gay the next, I don't care. Do what makes you happy
1 likeSmolAndTolBeans If you feel comfortable as bi, then f-ing be bi! It's not a 'on' or 'off' thing! If you like and are comfortable being bi, go ahead she isn't going to stop you and realisation of what sexuality is isn't only realised as an adult even if you're a child you could realise that you're insert whatever
1 likeSmolAndTolBeans be you your mum will eventually come accept you she can't stop you from dating boys and girls so be yourself and if you need someone to talk to message me on twitter @kylie_burritt
1 likeSmolAndTolBeans I went through something similar I came out to my mom and she said "no you're not" and we haven't talked about it since. I know it's hard, but just lay low until you know you are safe and bring home whoever you love. Just know that it will pass, she will be okay with it, and you know yourself better than she knows you. Have a lovely day💛
3 likesSmolAndTolBeans this exact thing happened to me a couple months ago
0 likesSimilar for me. My mum sorta tried to make me think I was straight and I eventually agreed with her to shut her up and I'm kinda on the closet again.
1 likeHehe? Eh.
JUST NEED TO WAIT ANOTHER SIX YEARS >♡<
SmolAndTolBeans well i told my mum in bi and she said that im young and i dk. So i just dealt with it and shes probably gonna realise that in right about who i like bc well.. im me and shrubs doesn't know what i like. I think you shouldn't bring it up again and just date whatever you like and if you date a girl and she finds out she will probably accept it and know your bi
1 likealso i have a tøp fan acc on instagram it's the_clique_biscuit just saying
0 likesOnly_ a depressed_soul that is the advice I need myself so thank you for commenting this >♡<
2 likesSmolAndTolBeans put it this way, you can't change yourself in this situation, it's your mums thoughts and beliefs that need altering
0 likesthebanterloon first off, i love your name. also you might never see this. i just want you to know, no one can tell you how YOU feel. all you can do is know who you love and what you like. please don't listen to people that don't believe you. you are you. sweet beautiful you. I know it prolly seems hard, but I promise, it gets easier as you find the people who really care about you. life wasn't meant to be easy. So if you don't get anything out of this, I'm sorry. but i really hope someone does.
0 likesI hope everything is ok by now xx we're all still here for u
0 likesthebanterloon I
0 likesI hope you can explain to her that being bi is a positive thing. It's not hurting her, it's not trying to be different. You love extra
0 likesit’s been 3 years. are you okay?
0 likes@jasper hello friend, yes all is well! i've changed a lot since my awkward 13-year-old self posted that comment. while my family is still homophobic i know i have incredible friends that support me through everything. thank u for asking <3
1 likethebanterloon i’m sorry glad that you’re doing okay and that you answered. i hope that your family will understand one day because if they can’t accept you then they don’t deserve you. keep the people that appreciate you close
0 likesI would tell my younger self that I'm gay so my time won't be wasted.
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Aurora Sparks We all grow up not really wanting to be gay but then it's like who cares I'm gay
10 likesAre you sure you didn't accidentally write this to me?
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Viv Adams lol same
2 likesThis is so cute and so full of good advice
69 likesI feel like Dodie would make a good primary school teacher.
22 likesDodie, I swear it feels like you're talking directly to me. You're just so sincere and I feel like you're the older sibling I never had. Loved the vid and love you!
5 likesThis was exactly what I needed. I'm 13, and I've been depressed for a while. I'm not anymore. It feels so good to be able to say that. After the depression, I was depersonalized for a while. I went into this little corner in the sky of my mind and hid. I'm back now. I'm alive. I haven't been for a while. It's a nice feeling. My anxiety is still strong, though. And I'm so afraid of depersonalization now that I cry at everything. This reminded me that I'm not the only one going through this. It's normal. And other people get through it. That happens all the time. It's been a long time since I was depressed. It's been a long time since I wanted to kill myself. I'm really and truly okay.
8 likesThe cute, little, aesthetic of this video.
118 likesI needed this video. I've been feeling really funky lately (I don't quite know why). listening to this made me... realise.
1150 likeswhat a nice word. realise. I've REALISED things. realise.
r e a l i s e.
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Repeat after me, sweet summer beans: "r e a l i s e"
14 likesRose Clarke REALISE
2 likesFOR LIKE REALISA
Rose Clarke i mean this year is about realising stuff
31 likesSusan1999
8 likesthanks kylie
+susan1999 your doomsday david tennant profile picture makes that comment even better
5 likesRose Clarke I felt the same too. I really needed this
4 likesI'm from your post on Instagram lmao
1 likeRose Clarke I've felt the same as well
1 likeTrue. Realise is real plus... ise... ising... ice! Really good ice 👌
0 likesRose Clarke I agree 100%
0 likesthis is the year of realizing stuff
8 likesXselfishxmachinesX ooo what's yr IG?
0 likesXselfishxmachinesX IM LAUGHING
0 likes@allthewayinj0llycity.png and I high-key Stan your acc whoops
0 likesXselfishxmachinesX stan?
0 likesXselfishxmachinesX bruh I think u got d wrong person. Found you anyways tho:)
0 likesare you kylie jenner lmao
4 likesRose Clarke Wait.. Is it realise? I always thought it was realize. I JUST REALIZED MY LIFE IS A LIE
2 likesTistam Potter I think it depends where you're from?
1 likeSorry I'm new here, but are you the real Rose Clark the Doddle, or her fan? :)
1 likeTrang Nguyễn
0 likesjust a fan :)
XselfishxmachinesX
1 likeAYE FAM CHUCK US A DM
us being me...
2 likeslonely, i am so lonely.
maybe realise will be our always
43 likesDodie this is amazing and wonderful and ridiculously helpful to so many of your viewers (myself included). Thank you for everything you do. This video is inspiring, and it really made me sit down and think about myself - both my past, present, and future selves... and I've realized, like you, that I've still got a lot to learn and a lot to accept about myself. I also don't know everything and I need to understand that I never will. I, too, struggle with accepting the way I look/act/talk/think, but with help from people like you this will only get easier.
6 likesDear younger me:
Please wear your glasses, they help you see and no, you don't look THAT terrible in them.
Freckles are not awful, and once you learn to compromise with your curly hair, you two won't despise each other so much.
Your body type is beautiful. You may be a twig, but you're a fucking cute twig. (also small boobs are great, love them).
Boys don't dictate your life - you do.
Also girls are pretty nice...and not just in the aesthetic sense.
Help your mom out around the house a bit more. She does so much for you. Also, no matter how frustrated with her you get, never EVER tell her you hate her, because she loves you unconditionally.
And your dad - you're more like him than you think. Embrace that - he's the strongest person you know. Things might look bad for him for a while, but he survives. He beats the odds.
Don't be so afraid to tell people you love them, and how much they mean to you. Sure, some of them will leave, but you WILL find the ones that will stay forever.
Put your own mental health first!! Please! It's okay to feel sad, and it's okay to need time alone, but remember that people love you and are always there for you if you need them.
Stop being so overly-concerned about the way you look. Everyone has something in their teeth every so often - it's not as big a deal as you think.
And finally (since this is the longest comment I've ever written)...
Dear Dodie: Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for uploading and for sharing these intimate parts of yourself with us. You mean so much to me.
This actually made me realise a lot thank you Dodie
10 likesI feel like one day I'm going to say nearly the exact same things to my younger self because even though I'm hearing them now, I probably won't change until I realize this stuff on my own
5 likesI love these videos because you just get to see how much people can grow and change and better themselves and thats really great
4 likesthis was surprisingly incredibly uplifting
12 likes"And finally, everything's going to be okay." this is why i love dodie and she inspires me to be myself <3
4 likes"not everyone looks at girls the way you do" So true lmao...before I figured out I was bi/pansexual I just tought that it was normal to be very aware of how goodlooking girls were....
8 likesthat "everything will be okay" is the most sincere one ive heard recently :") even if we dont know each other personally, dodie, thank you so much and im so glad to have seen your channel in my recommendations :)
2 likesThis is very emotional and I'm not sure why
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7 likesdear younger self:
7 likes-asking for help is okay. therapy is good, therapy is helpful, and you deserve to feel better.
-don't use that terrible coping strategy, you know the one I'm talking about, don't even start, it isn't worth it
-don't try and be someone else so that people will like you. it's not worth it and the real people will like you for who you are
-try and get along with your parents... yes I know it's hard but just try
-it's okay to be single
-stop trying to be emo. I get it you feel depressed so you want to look depressed but just no, stop. wearing band shirts is okay but it doesn't have to be all you wear.
-having said that, listen to whatever the hell kind of music you want to
-try to not be so insecure over everything, no people don't care, and they aren't always judging you
these are kind of things I feel apply to me even now so it's a good list for me to work on. hope that if someone is reading this is helps them too 😘
Thank you so much for this. I'm a very sad and stressed and anxious and confused teenager, but that made me feel a little bit better..
18 likesyou don't even imagine how much i love your videos
16 likesthank you for making them
I come back to this every once in a while, I’m 17 and scared of becoming an adult and this makes me feel better.
1 likealso the helping out mum thing - I started making a conscious effort to help her as much as I could a couple years ago and it’s made the world of difference, all bc I heard Dodie tell me to
thanks Dodie.
Thanks Dodie, I feel like you're telling me stuff that deep down, I already know, but hearing it from someone else makes it feel more....real, in a way. It means a lot to have someone give advice like this, no matter if it's someone I've never even met before. I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel <3 (and the whole blobby nose bit especially hit home for me, so special thanks for that XD)
1 likeThis is the first video I've ever seen of you and omg I love your glasses and your super cute subscribed ;)
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^^^ !!!
0 likesWhat do you think of her now?
1 likeI really needed this video right now...
1 likeI've been having a lot of self image problems and I've just been falling into this whirlpool of self pity. This really helped me realise the stupidity.
thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️
If I were to tell my younger self anything I would say to be more brave. To clarify not a Gryffindor brave, but more of a Hufflepuff brave. Take risks on being open with people and be your true and complete self. Be a loyal giving friend and don't judge those around you. Your never going to be cool enough to be a Hufflepuff, because deep down you will always have the relentless drive and show off tendencies of a Gryffindor. Still, you will never be happier than when you learn how to be a little more like a Hufflepuff.
7 likes"Masturbating is not evil." It's nice to hear this from someone I look up to lol
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Yes. I agree.
3 likesYou know it's a good video with a strong message when all the comments are about how well they can relate. It really proves the point you're making about how everyone has these problems, so there is a way to deal with them. I love you so much Dodie. Stay awesome! ❤️❤️
1 likeHaha. "I don't like you but you'd like me."
18 likesOne can only comfortably say that about themselves.
Okay I always say that I feel like Dodie is the older, better version of me so I take this as if she's talking to me personally.
2 likesAs a younger viewer I love this so much, I struggle with anxiety and depression myself thank you you are amazing
0 likes"help mom out, you lazy bitch" OH MY GOD THIS IS SO ME
14 likesI literally found this so inspirational and it made me feel stable, love youuuu xoxox
0 likesI feel like younger me would relate to a lot of this
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0 likesthis is officially my favorite video from you I love the message so much :))
7 likesEvery time someone is going through crap, I'll show them this! I love you Dodie, we all do
0 likesThis really helped me as a younger girl. I really took this to heart. Thanks Dodie.
0 likesThis was actually really helpful 😊 thank you ❤
10 likesDodie! I love how you are so unapologetic about anything. You are an extreme inspiration to me. you are amazing! I love you. Thank you for this. Xxx
0 likesI can't put into words how important this video is,I needed to hear this! 💕
0 likesI love these 'dear younger me' videos 💓 this one was beautifully executed
0 likesI feel like Dodie is that older sister who is genuinely nice and kind and we're all the little siblings who want to be her but then she teaches us to love ourselves just as much.
17 likesthis has become my most favorite video of yours starting from now. thank you so so much for making this video, love you dodie. xx
0 likesOh my goodness, you're so insipiring! Most of theese things are the things I wish the younger me knew and, guess what? The current me needed to hear them too! You make my day, every single day. Thank you xx
0 likesI love this video, and I love this advice, which I'm trying to learn and incorperate into my awkward teenage life, and I love the outro, and I just love it all
0 likesThank you Dodie, so much
thank you so much for this. i'm turning 17 soon and this is exactly what i needed.
0 likes💕much love, dodie💕
I swear to god I will watch this everyday to stay positive, thank you dodie 🌟
0 likesThis made me cry. I really needed this. Thankyou Dodie. ❤️
0 likesThis is gonna help so much people growing up, thanks Dodie for being so damn awesome ilysm
0 likesDodie you seem to much happier and I'm so happy for you, you're such a role model to me and I love you a lot. I hope you're doing well.
0 likesSo much Wisdom in just a little under 4 minutes! Thank you so much for sharing! This really helps a lot of people ❤️
0 likesThank you for this!!
0 likesI feel so much better about my decisions of the now and of the past. You are amazing and I would've loved to have met teenage dodie
You're so lovely and I love listening to your voice- it's so soothing 🌸 kinda wish we were friends haha x
0 likesThank you very much dodes ❤️ I can sleep easier after this lil pep talk (nearly put pepe talk oops) im 15 and definitely still have a lot to learn
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jaycee garrido yep me to I think she helped me alot
0 likesThis is amazing Dodie. I am only 16 and I still look back at my younger self and cringe. this made me happy.
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Same
1 likeDo you think Dodie will see this?
1 likethis is the most genuine, pure thing ever. when i'm your age i'd love to do something like this. what age of you were you talking to? or was it just younger you in general? ♡
0 likesYou have no idea how much this resonates with me, thank you Dodie :)
0 likesI just added this to my bookmarks. As a teenage girl, this was wonderful to hear. <3
0 likesI really feel as if this could be directed to me. It really relates to how I feel and everything. Thank you for making this. You have no idea how much this helped me, and how amazing this made me feel. Thank you, Dodie. <3
0 likesHonestly, watching this made me feel like as if she was teaching ME a lesson and i feel really good about it. I feel like i actually learnt a lot
0 likesDodie, I'm going through a really difficult situation right now. And hearing you say all these things, has given me strength. Especially your last message. 'Everything is going to be okay.' I needed that. Thank you. Thank you.
0 likesI LOVE THIS!!!! Literally made my day! Thanks Dodie 😊 xxxx
0 likesThank you a lot for this, Dodie, and for everything you have done for us and for yourself and will continue to do (you will, right ?).
0 likesActually, I am simply thankful for your existence. Much love from France xx
Some of this helped with my anxiety, thank you Dodie. ❤❤❤❤
22 likesI love how honest you are to yourself Dodie, you do you boo x
0 likesTaking all of this in <3 This is the advice I've needed
3 likesdodie you continue to surprise me and make me smile. This was wonderful :)
0 likesThis is so beautiful. Dodie, you are loved. ☺️
0 likesive been having a rough time lately but this video really cheered me up and i feel like i also needed to hear some of these
0 likesthanks dodes ily
Gosh, I needed that video right now. I'm going through so much stuff currently, and this video cheered me up alot. Thank you❤
0 likesAmazing message tho Dodie. You are full of wisdom like an old man or an owl. But you are young and beautiful. 😂😂😂wow that just came out.
3 likesWhat a lovely video! It was great watching this because some of the things you said really reminded me to just be me! Love you Dodie!
0 likesWow okay I think I actually needed to hear a lot of this today. Thank you Dodie. You just grounded my anxiety.
0 likesYou were my motivation/inspiration to get my haircut and get a new fresh look, thank you so much, best decision I've made. I feel pretty great. All thanks to you x
0 likesI want to be like you when I'm older. You're goals af like your so peaceful and I will try to grow up like you❤️
0 likesI'm not sure why I teared up afterwards but I did. Thank you dodie for helping realise things X
0 likesThis video wasn't only directed to her younger self. I think it was also directed at her teenage audience as well (love you Dodie 💜)
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Typical Madi SOOOOO TRUEEE i feel like she's talking to me
1 likeThis is so amazing Dodie! I honestly wish I had this when I was younger. I completely agree with you though. I had terrible anxiety and depression (still do) this would have helped younger me so much. But I grew and figured it out on my own. We make alot of mistakes in our lives but those mistakes make us the people we are today, because we learn from them; but anyways, Thank you so much Dodie!
0 likesThank you so much for this video, I think it's really helpful and makes me happy/comfortable/confident with myself and the situations that I face! :3
0 likesThank you again and I hope you have a great day! <3
This really helped me, especially because I just started my freshman year in high school and stuff is hard. Thanks Dodie!!!
0 likesThat ending made my day. Thank you Dodie! :)
0 likesyour videos always make me feel better no matter how much of a crap day i've had so thank you :D
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this is so true
11 likesI'm the same age as you and even i need some of those bits of advice! Thank you for sharing. Good talk Dodie, good talk.
0 likeswhat I would say to my younger self:
4 likes1) just because someone tells you they like you doesn't mean you have to like them back
2) it's okay to like people other than guys! embrace it!
3) don't worry about your thin hair, it will get a tad thicker and here's a hint: side bangs are v helpful
4) please don't bottle up your feelings, just tell a certain person or even your cat to get it all out
5) it's not the end of the world when the guy you thought you liked moves on
6) take advantage of the time you have! say yes to that ice skating thing (but don't be disappointed when you can't go)
7) don't be so worried about school. yes, it will be difficult, but your health is more important
Thank you Dodie. Thank you. I really really needed this today. And I don't think anyone can understand how much this helped me right now. 💕
0 likesI have to say this:
0 likesYou literally are my favorite person ever. really. I just wish I knew you personally and you could help me with everyone and everything. anytime I see your video in my feed, it literally makes my day. really. I found you through looking up ukulele tutorials, and I was obsessed ever since. I hope this sounds sweet not stalkerish, and I hope you see this. I LOVE YOU AHHHH 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
As someone that is younger than you, this helped me so much. Thank you so much :)
7 likesThis is so odd! OMG i needed this video at this exact moment. Thanks for answering my prayers again Dodie!
0 likesCute, true and a sparkle of humor :D
2 likesYou rock!!
I just realized some of these things on Wednesday. I needed my mother to assure me I didn't have a label for what made me supposedly "different". It's a crazy amount of anxiety, which can lead to way too much stuff. I'm so glad this video is here for everyone to see, because though it was addressed to younger Dodie, I think many people might get inspired from it, or at least have some thoughts come up. Thank you Dodie for the inspiration you are to me and others.
0 likesThank you so much-this is what I really needed! Have a good day, dodie :)
0 likesi love this video so much it's so cozy and cute
7 likesOmfg why do I relate so much to this? This is literally 100% young me!! Thanks you for this video, Dodie, it's made me realize how much I've grown in the past few years <3
0 likesthis is so relatable. I absolutely adore it. thank you Dodie
0 likesI'm going to watch this every morning for motivation, thank you dodie
0 likesDodie thank you for always be amazing❤️
0 likes21 in two months and my nose is still blobby :(
1 likeseriously considering making one of these myself, I bet if everyone did one there'd be some common shared themes but also a lot of cool individual stuff!
I really enjoyed the thought put into this video, and it encouraged me to make a video like this on my channel too! 💕 please make more videos like this, as I always love how they turn out
0 likesDamn. I just rewatched her dear 25 year old me video, and reacting to my 20 year old self video and now this. She’s changed sm each time and I’m so proud :,) we love you girl
0 likesthis was really helpful :D
0 likesalso
the "giving up streaks" thing and the thing about not helping mum with the dishes just kind of hit me
because it's literally me lmao
this actually helped me alot. i can relate to younger dodie and this really did help <3
0 likesso adorable and honest and dodie and ahhh
18 likesI needed this video ❤️❤️ every time i feel anxious or bad im going to see this video to remind me that everything’s okay
0 likesIt literally feels like she's talking to me, I can relate so much to almost everything she's saying
0 likesThank you for this Dodie! I needed this right now!
1 likeaaaaaa so a friend of mine simply said that i'm using my insecurities as an excuse again.. i need this so much.. thank you dodie ❤
0 likes"Everyone is pretending to be an adult, noone knows what the're doing"
0 likesThe best quote of the year ! I LOVED it
dear younger me — well... dear current me, really, and in the future me:
10 likes1) literally stop being so angry all the time... you've seen enough anger around to last a life time. sometimes, you can just move on and let go
2) friends are great! stop isolating yourself for fear people don't like you, bc when you stay away from people, they tend to think that you don't like them, and therefore, they won't like you. jump around from group to group, be kind to everyone you meet, and that's how they'll like you!
3) don't stop reading or writing or singing or drawing. it's okay if people call you a nerd (they're only joking, they don't hate you for it), or if someone jokes about how you never shut up (they really enjoy your singing, they're just picking at you), or if someone makes fun of your drawing (they're serious, that is really is bad, but that doesn't mean you should stop)
4) be happy! being negative doesn't help anyone
5) self deprecating jokes really aren't that funny they just make you feel bad
6) stop. being. so. dramatic. it's ok to just chill sometimes; you're FINE
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Replying so you can read this :>
0 likesAna Flavia this made my entire day. thank you so much 💕
1 likeWeird, I felt like this was for me right now. Thank you, Dodie
0 likesthis is so beautiful - I love you dodie❤️
0 likesThank you dodie, just got everything.
0 likesI love you a ton and I think you're very pretty and you're voice is so nice also this channel is just beautiful. Thank you for all you do for your viewers. You're one of the most down to Earth (at lest I think) YouTubers I watch. Love you <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
Weirdly enough this made me feel better about myself in the sense of letting things go and being who you no matter what others thinks
0 likesthank you :)
I was watching this and my dad walked over and said "lol is that Harry Potter?"
51 likesI'm done bye
I feel like you're the older sister I never had I love IT
2 likesYou are so cute and seem so authentic and real! thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us ^_^ and I love your glasses
0 likesDodie, I love this and I needed this. Thank you!
0 likesIs it true that Dodie only wears glasses for aesthetic reasons or did I imagine this?
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Becki P I think in the Glasses USA ad with Evan she said she didn't need them
0 likesAhh.. thanks! Bit weird of her really haha. :)
1 likeI always watch this whenever I feel bad or anxious about anything. It really helps!
0 likesI loved this so much. I'm 18 in a couple of days, an although that is still very young on the spectrum of age I can relate to a lot of what you said, especially the part about no one caring how you look, I haven't been out in public without makeup on in 3 ish year, I'm still trying to love my skin I'm not there yet, but hopefully one day I will be. Oh an the masturbation thing is so true, I wish people (mainly girls) would be more open about it and talked about it more. Thanks Dodie, much love.
0 likesAnd somehow, I felt like you were speaking directly to me.
0 likesThank you. Oh god this hit home.
I love this so much. The way you speak to your younger self is quite funny 😂 But, this really helps. I kinda have the same thoughts and insecurities and young lil dodie, so to have older dodie kinda tell me this too is really lovely. It's quite scary how similar our thoughts and problems are. I hate my nose, I'm worried about my small boobs? Masturbating? Kinda scary when people tell you its not normal. Girls? wOW. Boys? wOW. I should totally help my mum out more omg I am a bAD PERSON. Drama queen? Tell mE about it omg. (also, if you do see this dodie, where did you get those lovely glasses from?)
3 likesThank you so much dodie. Especially the last thing hit me hard and I felt like you were talking to me. Now I'm crying but it's ok. It's not a sad cry, it's not a happy cry either. It's probably somewhere in between. Anyway this was such a nice video. love you!
0 likes“not everyone looks at girls the same way you do”
0 likesi laughed so hard this is literally me 😹I Love u dodie😹💓
this is a real clever way of subtly giving advice to your younger viewers wowee
54 likesI'm so glad I watched this because otherwise I would still be faking to like this guy even when I didn't. Thank you Dodie, this was helpful because I can't think by myself lol
0 likesDodie, I just fecking love you, okay? What a lovely video and lovely messages with touches of humor that make it oh so wonderful. I'm glad your younger self became the person you are today, and I hope your older self realizes all this too! xx
0 likesThis video made me so comfortable I love it so much. This was so real and raw and still funny. I don't know how you do It. I can't wait to be able to look back and do something like this.
0 likesI really needed this video, so much of it applies to me. thank you dodie
0 likesyou're so fluffing adorable! Thank you for this x
0 likesThank you for this, I've been over estimating how big my problems are and this has made me feel chill and at ease less anxious because I don't know what the future holds and realistically i don't need to know. Lx
0 likesim 13 now and some of this advice actually applies to my life right now. thank you so much💞
0 likesDodie's glasses💛💜💙
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I KNOWWWW, but they're like 150 pounds
2 likesdo you know where she got them from please?
2 likesthere is a video about glasses where she put a link in the description, it's a song she made with evan, idk the name right now
0 likesWhy is this so helpful? I don't understand, its literally just you giving advice to your younger self, and yet it feels like you're giving it to me xD thanks either way dodes!
1 like"not everyone looks at girls the same way you do.. i know!"
2 likesliterally me
here is a small note for my younger self:
it's okay not to have crushes on guy or girls or anyone
it's okay to be alone
Your younger sister is SO lucky to have you! I wish I had someone like you to say these things when I needed it. Or I wish I was good enough to say these things to my little sister but I'm not.
0 likesSo very very good <3 <3 I needed this. Thank you for the sincerity Dodes.<3
0 likesI LOVE THIS. You are absolutely my idol and I want to meet you! CONGRATS YOURE TRENDING! I've watched this a million times. I love you!
0 likesWhen dodie said 'everything will be okay' It made me really emotional and tear up, am I okay? Oh god
0 likesthis video is everything, you are amazing Dodie!
0 likesgiving up streaks,lmao story of my life when I was like 13
74 likesThis made me cry. Genuinely. I think I'm about the age Dodie was talking about in this and I have learned more in this video than in a whole year of school so far. We need more Dodies in this world.
0 likesdodie has gotten too pretty. i can't handle this.
20 likesomg this made me cry :') it's so true...Doddie you're the best!<3
0 likesoh my goodness dodie you posted this literally the day before my 13 birthday and you actually taught me a lot thank you very much! :)
0 likesi've been having a bad week and when i've been sad i just watched dodie and i felt better. thanks :)
3 likesit was just the right time for me to see this. Thank you Dodie
0 likesYou are a gift to this world. I can't even begin to explain how much I look up to. Thank you for existing. Love you 💕
0 likesI related to this so much I started crying because it felt like all of it was aimed at me. For once I have found someone exactly like me!
0 likesI love this so so much. I'm starting to think about what I would tell my younger self, but it's hard because I don't really like my younger self... I don't even like my 2 years younger self. But I like the person I am now so it's fine xD
0 likesI'm still a smol so I'm taking this advice thank you so much Dodie💕
0 likesthis is so nice i love this. ur giving advice to us young people who r scared and hate the things they do even though it's most likely completely normal, bc u learned all this urself and decided to share w the world i love u dodie im glad u exist
0 likesif you pretend she's telling you these things, it really helps and changes your perspective 👌
3 likesDodie, you are so amazing and talented and I love your videos....
0 likesI felt like you were talking to me in this lol. Especially the "help mum with the dishes" part (sorry mum, love you!) Oh also, how did you get your fringe that way (like how did you get it cut)? Love you videos~ I watch at least 2 videos a day... (I have a problem....) Ok creepy fangirl(ish) moment over.
This makes me feel very calm...idk I was having a very panic-y/emotional morning and this really just helped me take a breath and refocus, so thanks Dodie 😊
3 likesThis was great thank you for those motivational words 😊😘
0 likesThis is my first time commenting on a YouTube video but I need to do it this time. Thank you so much for posting this video, Dodie. I've been watching for more than a year now and love your videos but it is so important to share with your audience what you've learnt. I'm 18 now and still can use this advice.
0 likesAlso, here are some things I would tell my younger self:
1. Don't be so hard on yourself. You don't need to put so much pressure on yourself in school because you are doing fine! It's not the most important thing in the world.
2. Be nice to yourself. You are great the way you are.
3. Don't let anybody or media make you feel like crap.
4. You don't need to be afraid of friends leaving you. They like you for you. No other person could change that. And if they leave you, they probably don't even have something against you. Sometimes they just need to change something and you feel like crap but
5. It will get better. There are downs but they only help you to know how the ups feel like. And they help you grow. And it is much easier when you see the humorous and positive side of things.
This is actually quite helpful and most things I would've told myself like a year ago if I could have
0 likesYou have no idea how much this helped me to feel better about myself
0 likesI've been going through some very hard times lately and this helped a lot
even tho it was you talking to your past it also felt like you were giving me advice too
thank you
Your room looks so pretty! You should do a room tour❤️
0 likesThis is the loveliest and purest video on the whole internet! You inspire me sososo much, i love you!🙈💖
0 likesI love you Dodie 💕 you inspired me to start vlogging
0 likesThis video is so wonderful. It put me in such a good mood.
0 likesMy younger self was a very naive person. She had friends just come to her and thought everyone would naturally love her even though she might not like them back. She didn't know about the world around her and the struggles everyone faced. Moving to Canada was a big time for me. Sure it gave me depression but it also let me see new you tubers that helped me overcome my depression(pewdiepie) I met people like you and other youtubers that helped me be proud of myself. I found youtubers that didn't give out news without checking their sources and asking for opinions and I found out about struggles of life in other countries. I found out that friends weren't that easy to find, and that changing myself wouldn't ever make me happy, but it would also bring me a bunch of dirty looks. I'm still at a weird place in life, but I'm also still young. I'm glad that I have people like you, Tessa, jacksepticeye, pewds, Philip defranco,(A bunch of others that I can't think of rn) to help me get through all my struggles. So thank you guys
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Also thanks you Dodie for giving me the most beautiful songs that make me feel happy
10 likesI watch this vid every other day. I feel like im getting advice from a british, older me. this always pep talks me and i feel happy
0 likesI really want to receive a letter like this from my future self. It's never gonna happen but I can dream. This video really helps put things in perspective though so thank you.
0 likesI love these little chats. Dodie you are so cute! Not in a undermining way but in just like a friendly way! You are so relaxing to watch. Thank you for existing and staying alive this long woop woop
0 likesi just discovered her like a day ago, and I definitely needed this. definitely subbing!! Keep up !
0 likesIm just really glad she's comfortable to publically say all those stuff, it means she really dont give a damn about what people say about her and is being totally herself :) Im really proud dodie, you're the best! Thanks for the courage. You're really great and unique :D
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also some people really needed this, and you just made their lives better. Thank you
0 likesthe amount of times you've made me cry seriously
1 likeI needed this today thanks dodie <3
0 likesthis made me think a lot about things that i do a lot
0 likesthank you dodie
I loved this video! The one about small boobs is so true, I hated them (or lack of them) all the way through secondary school and college and now I'm at uni and I've finally learnt to accept them and even love them. Yay for cute crop tops and sleeping on my front :-)
0 likesI never comment on your videos but I'd like to say that your videos are really valuable to me and I'm sure they are to loads of others too. Though they are addressed to you or often relevant to you, they are relevant to many others. You're adorable! Thank you for sharing all the personal things. People like you are a blessing
0 likesI love you, Doddie. You have taught me so so so much and I have to say you are my inspiration for everything, being a good person, being a musician, being different, everything!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, thank you. I love the you Doddie.
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And I spelled your name wrong, dodie, sry!
0 likesSo beautiful on so many levels 🌻
0 likesAs I am younger (13), this helped me, thank you Dodie
0 likesTHE AMOUNT OF THESE PROBLEMS I RELATE TO IS INSANE its like you are talking directly to me this is so amazing, thank you!!!
0 likesI love these kinds of videos they're so real.
2 likesShe says “your worst fears...” and I expect her to say that they’re not as bad as you think or won’t happen but then she says “are gonna come true” and I was shook!
2 likesthis video is insanely comforting <3
0 likesThis was brilliant!!! 😂❤
1 likeI recently cut my hair short and been feeling insecure thinking I'm ugly dodie has giving me the knowledge of I'm not no one is we're all beautiful on the inside or out and we all have insecurities I LOVE YOU DODIEEEE
0 likesI love this! This is great advice!
1 likea wonderfully helpful video and comment section for someone my age. thank u dodie ^^
0 likesI like this, I'm a teen and I feel like everyone needs to hear this
1 like"your worst fears are going to come true, but you will live through them" i needed to hear this, thank you
0 likesThe "no one knows what they're doing" was just so good to hear... i always assume i'm the only one who knows NOTHING. i always feel like i'm a child pretending to be a teenager.
0 likesAfter a little bit I kind of forgot this was a "not to younger self" sort of thing and it felt like you were talking directly to me. Guess I just needed to hear some of that💛
0 likesThis is so great, love you dodie
0 likesAhhh this is really helpful I love you dodie <3
1 likenope, I'm not crying at that last part, nope nope nope just a tree fell in my eyes but in all honesty this video is beautiful and i love it and i love how you're okay with your mistakes and i want to feel that way one day
0 likesListening to this sort of makes me realize how little I've probably actually changed since I was a teenager. I don't feel like I tell myself that much. I mean, I'll give myself SOME credit. There's a bit of this and that that I could possibly relay to younger me, but a lot of the important stuff is still quite lost on me. I've barely grown at all, and that makes me sad...
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Sean Hector I feel the same way I don't think I've changed that much. I keep thinking about what I would put on my list to say to my younger self and feel like there's a lot that should be on it but I'm not there yet...
1 likeanyway hope we'll both have big lists soon that will set us apart from our teenage-selves :)
i wish you a lot of luck getting there!
I wish you luck as well. I guess what I really need is to just get some life experience. I don't go anywhere, do anything of crazy interest or meet new people. I'm so stuck in my comfort zone. Gonna have to try and change that soon.
1 likethank you for this you beautiful human because a lot of this opened my eyes too.
0 likesTo my younger self:
1 likeDon't ever feel like you have to apologise to practically everyone for almost amything you do. It's okay to be yourself.
The kids who have teased you and picked on you will stop and you will be able to move forwards from it. They're all jerks anyway. Don't go giving your heart to people if they don't deserve it. Trust me, you'll find great friends who love and accept you for who you are.
You don't have to fit your opinion in with whatever your friends might think. Bw original and if they don't like that, then they're really not worth your time or energy.
You're going to have days where you feel crap and don't know why. That's okay, you're allowed to feel the way you feel, you're human. You can always talk to mum and dad about things. They might seem like your worst enemy but they really do have your best interests at heart.
There's no need to worry about boys, one day you'll meet one and he'll treat you the way you should be treated: like a queen.
That's all for now,
See you in the future!
I've said it once, i'll say it again. I want to marry her.
6 likesI'm not entirely sure why, but this was very comforting. Thank you.
0 likesI'm now going to live the rest of my life saying “what would dodie do?“
0 likesI'm 13 and I'm taking this advice now Dodie, thank you!
0 likesIt's actually 2am right now and I couldn't fall asleep because there were so many things bothering me. I stumbled upon this video and by the time it ended, I felt the weight drop off of my chest. Thank you Dodie 💕
0 likes"Help mom with the dishes you lazy bitch" I LOVE YOU DODIE
1 likeSomehow I felt almost every point here apply to me and it was really comforting (:
0 likesI love dodies mind, I love dodies hair (very envious that my short hair can't look as amazing as hers) I love dodies face I just really love dodie 😂❤️
0 likes"Giving up streaks" omfg Dodie we were the same child 😂😂😂😂
1 likeI'm 17 (almost 18) but I'mtaking this advice, thanks Dodie you're wonderful
0 likesOh no is this gonna be sad I DONT KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE IT RIGHT NOW
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Not Josh Dun sameeee
3 likes+Not Josh Dun I never thought I'd hear/read that sentence but I just did and I didn't know how much I needed it XD
12 likesL O L
237 likesdoddlevloggle dodie, I just wanted to say thank you for making this. I relate a lot and this made me feel better. I've saved this so that every time I feel down I can watch this and feel better about myself. THANK YOU. THIS VIDEO MEANS THE WORLD TO ME.
14 likesNot Josh Dun hEY JOSH
4 likesdoddlevloggle awww you look pretty today 😊
8 likesNot Josh Dun JISHWA! I mean not jishwa... i mean aaaAAAAH
2 likesBlurry Face Well hiii |-/ 😂😂
0 likesAm I the only one who thought this was a Bo Burnham reverence?
3 likesDodie you are so cute! And your skin looks amazing!! <3
1 likethis inspires me to do things now that my older self will appreciate
0 likes"Help mum out with the dishes, you lazy bitch"
1 like--A brilliant quote from Dodie Clark
Although this was to Dodie's younger self, I really needed to hear some of these things. Thanks.
1 likeI'm watching this three days before starting my first day of high school and this has helped me a lot 😊
0 likesI completely admire how sincerely dodie confronts her mistakes and her younger self.
0 likesI would do a 5 second video of me going "Dear younger self, FUCK YOU!"
Aww Dodie I love this 💕
0 likesi'd like to have dodie saying "everything will be okay" as my ringtone
0 likesThis video is the best! thanks Dodie ❤ xx
0 likesi love these videos!! you're amazing! <3
0 likesi'm only 19 but i relate to this, cheers dodie i needed this !! x
0 likesOmg dodie this is an amazing advice video for teens it's so great awwwww
0 likeslove this! I'll do one to my younger self (I'm still a baby tho)
0 likesdon't wear your weird outfits and feel suuuper cool (or maybe, do it make your experiences but just saying you don't look cool). don't smoke on your balcony that one day that you think your dad is not home, when he actually is, but quit smoking nonetheless. even if you wouldn't get caught (it's so much less stressful to not have to hide cigarettes so do yourself a favour). get a backpack for school! it's way more convenient than a purse and looks cooler! stay in touch with friends you don't see often. you don't have to hang out with people you don't like. start smiling more! for gods sake tell your parents that you don't like playing cello and stop wasting time and money and energy on that. take learning spanish a little more seriously. go see your grandparents more often or call them at least, it makes them happy and doesn't take a lot of effort. help more with household chores. be there for your friends. be nicer to your sister. stop being on your phone/ipod so much!!!! don't stop reading please, really, don't ever stop reading every night. once again, put your phone away. and finally: there's so much left for you to learn, so much.
just thought you should know that your voice is very relaxing and you're just relaxing to watch. Thank you for making this, I'll come back to watch it when life is a little rough like it recently was. it took being rearended when they were going 40 mph(64.37 kph to be exact 😉) to realize life isn't too bad because I'm still breathing. you just reinforced that, keep being you Dodie, you're wonderful
0 likesI always enjoy videos like this. I think I'll need to make a video to talk to younger me too.
0 likesi love this video so so so much
2 likesdear younger me:
• don't worry, all those people you want to be friends with just aren't meant to be, you'll find people who inspire you, who make you feel safe, who make you feel loved, and they will be the best friends you've ever had.
• i know you love singing, you think you suck at it, but you get better, music will feel natural to you. you'll have the 'power' to learn a song on guitar as you go, I KNOW, ISNT THAT COOL.
• don't talk shit about people, it isn't kind. i know you use it as a way to 'spice up a conversation', but there's a million other topics that can do that. talk about space.
and finally, stop freaking out about everything, you'll be very happy, yeah, you brain will get kind of messed up, but you'll have a hundred people who will help you and love you
This is so cute Dodie!!
1 likethis might've been to younger you, but I needed this thank u dodie
0 likesI frickin wrote a song like this a few weeks ago and when I saw that you posted this I was like ffffFFFFffffff but then I saw it and realized it was not a song, but an amazingly inspiring message to your younger self and I was so relived
0 likesI loved this! ❤️
0 likesThe problem with these younger self videos is that if you knew this you wouldn't be who you are today so love your younger selfs imperfections because she turned out to be a great person ^_^
3 likesOkay I'm crying bc yes and I will take your advice we love you Dodie
0 likesI love how happy and positive everyone is in the comments regarding their present self.
0 likesAnd then there's me. I've become the person I once hated. sigh
I just want to say something about the boobs thing.
1 likeWhen I thought that because I was a girl, I had to end up with a boy and society tells us, that boys want big boobs (I know not all do, everybody has their type, but most boys most of all in their teenage years like big boobs and that´s ok) I thought that no one will ever find me interesting. Now I´m an adult and I know that I´m gay and that lesbians love small boobs (I know not all of them but still most). They don´t have to be big, they should just be a pretty shape. And you know what? That´s exactly what mine are. They´re beautiful.
Honestly, I'd like to see you react to this in a year or so because thinking now, you probably don't think that much can change in a year until you dig up this video and see how much changed in 365 days. If not, I still liked this nonetheless :D
0 likesYounger me: You'll meet Dodie again and this time it'll be a little less shit and anxiety inducing. Hopefully it'll happen again and be a little bit better.
10 likesOmg you look adorable in this video also, I love your points to your younger self
0 likesi felt like this was for me and i'm crying helpless
1 likeWhat a wholesome video ♡
2 likesoh i do love u dodie, thank you for this just THANK YOU
4 likesI am so glad you made this <3
0 likesI really needed this video it's like it was made for me thank you soo much
0 likesloved the message you gave in the ending
0 likesBOI I was havin a real tough day n this just made me feel loads better dog bless ya
0 likes"Not everyone looks at girls the same way you do"
0 likesthat killed me XD
This is flipping helpful, since I'm still younger me.
1 likeomfg i love this and i love everything you do lmfao
0 likesI have Never had parents that could speak to me in a way like this. so I took this advise. because it felt like you were speaking to me like a parent or a friend.
1 likei needed the anti-dramatic reminder. you're right, life is funny, hardship is funny. thank you!!
0 likesDear younger me:
3 likes-You're not a tomboy. You're not a lesbian either. You're trans. Honestly kid, this will save you a lot of confusion. And you don't hate your boobs cause you're fat. It's because you're a boy.
-Stop forcing yourself to wear makeup. It makes you feel like shit.
-Don't say sorry to everyone. it isn't your fault, stop apologising for everything.
-And don't come out to dad. It will make everything worse, believe me.
-Stop worrying about how people will react to you cutting your hair. Take that step, it will make you feel a hell of a lot better.
-Spend more time doing art. It is your coping mechanism, and it will help you.
-For god's sake, please stop cutting. The scars stay for a long time.
-Surprise, surprise, it isn't normal to feel that depressed all the time. Just get help.
-Talk to Alex. I know you're worried that he won't like you back, but he does. He loves you. You won't be able to live without him.
I cannot tell you how glad I am to find this side of youtube <3
0 likesif younger Dodie theoretically watches this, does current Dodie change?
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Very insightful
3 likesPotatoTheCat Damn...
0 likesPotatoTheCat daMn
0 likesNo, if younger Dodie watches this and decides to change, that decision would lead to a parallel universe...unless parallel universes don't exist, then mebbe XD.
40 likesFlash fans? don't mess with the timeline. ESPECIALLY YOU BARRY
18 likeslet's not go there right now, my brain already hurts
10 likesAlexa Wong AH WHY BARRY
2 likes+Christina Chen I was gonna say that she would indeed change and this video may be deleted as well as a whole bunch of her videos. BUT, your point is possible too .-. I wonder what would happen
1 likeCurrent Dodie only changes if younger Dodie actually acts on the advice current Dodie gives her.
2 likesno NO don't screw with my head now when it's late and i'm meant to be asleep xD
5 likesNOOO THE TIMELIIIIINE
23 likesPotatoTheCat WOAH MAN LETS NOT GO THERE
12 likesPotatoTheCat GREAT SCOTT!
4 likesAnd this video is a perfect example of why you are my favourite person
8 likesI loved this ☺️❤️
0 likesevery time I watch one of her videos I'm just like "I wish I was as aesthetic as her"
0 likesyou might as well have addressed this to me lmfao it was all things i actually needed to hear <3
0 likesThe nose thing gives me hope, like i'm pretty late in my teen years but i'm glad to know there's hope for it yet
0 likesThanks Dodie, this helped me a lot
0 likesHehehe - this is great Dodie. I'm nearly 40 now and it's still very sound advice and truths! I especially also wonder if my 16yr old self would like me at all! As I don't think I'd like her much either... therefore 16yr old me probably wouldn't even listen to me! I'd probably have to grab her by the collar and give her a shake to get her attention - then end our meeting with a hug and pinky promise! 😜😙
0 likeswhy are you so cute?! it's unreal how cute you are! i know this video is almost 2 years old, but it was in my recommended and I wanted to watch it again and just jeeez you're so dang cute and you are still so dang cute and I'm jealous as heck. I doubt this will ever be seen by you Dodie, but if it is, please know how incredibly cute and wonderful you are and have a lovely day 😊
0 likesWhen you said you will break and you will learn i said "LOVE BREAK AND LEARN WHAT ELSE ARE YOU YOUNG FOR"
4 likes"I think you'd like me"
0 likesof course she'd love you, you're a lovely human being.
for some reason, life teaches us that we need to search for the light and ignore the darkness. sometimes people tell us that being in the dark means you're not worth it. Now I see that it's a lot different than I thought. you need a mix of both dark and light to live. constantly living in euphoria or dysphoria isn't healthy but having a balance of good and bad is essential to live, or else you'll never grow. This video reminded me of just that. Thanks Dodie, I needed the reminder. Have a wonderful day :)
0 likes2:10 this what i would tell my younger self. i was so afraid that people were watching me and staring at me whenever i went into public; i was afraid they would laugh at me and point at me. Now i realize, no one actually pays attention, they are focused on themselves and where they're going. :)
0 likesI feel like she is lecturing me because I have struggled through half of these things especially the relationship stuff.
0 likesgreat outro, dodes. 10/10. do it more often.
0 likesi literally think that shes so cute! shes adorable!!! 😭😍 DODIE YOUR SO CUTE!!!!
0 likesI think everyone needs to hear this❤❤
0 likesI loved the sentence “your worst fears are going to come true, but you will live through them and you will become a better person...“ I think it couldn't be more true
0 likeswow I'm gonna watch this every time I feel wonky
15 likesTHANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART💜☕️️🍂
0 likesI love you so much dodie your an inspiration
0 likesThis helped me so much. Thank you.
0 likesThis video is so helpful Dodie thanks you so much dx
0 likesshe is so adorable! I honestly needed this... even if it was to her younger self it felt like she was talking to me with some of the things she was saying.... idk is that weird and narcissistic?
0 likesI feel like dodie is talking to me... I've learnt so much!
0 likesI love how you filmed this video (:
3 likesWow. Until now I didn´t realise that we had so much in common, but you should have told most of these things to MY younger self.... lol <3
0 likesIf my nose thins out I'm gonna fucking cry of happiness
4 likesI loved this so much <3
0 likesI would tell my younger self to make most of the time you have before life gets stressful and that it doesn't matter that no one's ever liked you. I still haven't found someone yet, but they'll come eventually, whoever that may be.
1 likethat part about not having to feel guilty about not liking a guy back rEALLY COULD'VE HELPED ME LAST YEAR DODES. CHRIST THE SHIT I HAD TO GO THROUGH BECAUSE OF THAT.
1 likeDear younger me:
2 likesThose girls that spread those rumours- your best friends? Leave them. You'll find nicer people.
Stop being afraid those nicer people are going to do the same as the others. They're cool.
You don't get sick every time you go over to a friends house because you're intolerant to something, it's because of anxiety. Please try to relax. I haven't figured out how yet but once I know, I'll let you know too. Yours, L.
this felt like dodie was talking to my younger self and me now mixed together. idek how that makes sense.
3 likesDodie, now make a video about songwriting pleaseeeeeeee
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onionson boi, hello senpai
0 likesi would tell my younger self to be more confident and stop thinking that everyone is always better than you, CAUSE THEY'RE NOT! And also please don't get haircuts you'll regret in a few years time
0 likesAnyway your video was so inspiring and I loved it and I love you so much, I'm proud of you
I'm a 14 year-old boy and i weirdly relate to this very much (except the boobs and tank tops and stuff :D). This was very inspiring. Thanks.
0 likesThis was so cute I love it
0 likesWriting most of these tips down as my New Years resolutions 💌
0 likesI know you probably disagree but I honestly think a lot of the videos you upload on here are worthy of being main channel videos and I'm often surprised when I notice they've been uploaded to your vlog channel
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I don't think she feels like this is a "second channel", but her other Channel with different content but equally important :)
7 likesnastymissjackson Aah okay, I just checked her About for this channel :}
0 likesI love this! I fucking love this. I'm going to subscribe, you are awesome. Keep being you!
0 likesI wish I could actually send a message to my younger self...
1 likeThis is golden advice, most of these apply to everyone. Also to add to it, don't take life so seriously and things personally
0 likes"Help mom out with the dishes, you lazy bitch" my new motto
1 like2 seconds in and i already love it
7 likesI'm new to your channels. I Like your music and also your personality. Glad I subscribed.
0 likesthis was cute and good and made me warm
2 likessome stuff you said was very deep some other stuff was just so ordinary and 'normal'
0 likeswhich makes this video this video the realest 'dear younger me' video i've ever watched, to be honest
though i couldn't relate to it a lot, my 13yo self definitely did so i hope other younger teen people will see themselves in this video and know that they're not alone in their struggles, however big or small they may be. everything definitely WILL get better, so please hang in there! you won't regret it :)
30 on trending Dodie!!! Woo!!! Tysm for this, it rly helped :)
0 likesThis may be for your younger self but it has helped me a lot
3 likesI love how quiet her videos are and all you hear is her voice, but that’s ok because you love her voice...
0 likesevery time you post anything I get so happy and then I cry
0 likes"Please just use your brain...if you have one" me everyday of my life
0 likesOh god past Dodie sounds like me thank goodness for present dodie she's amazing
1 likeOkay younger me, sit down, let's have a chat:
2 likes- You have people in your life right now that are gonna go away. It's not you or even their fault. It's a fact of life. And I know it hurts, but trust me, you're gonna find some people along the way that will brighten up your world.
- You can move on from a friendship, but never, ever let those memories go. Please, for the both of us.
- You know those weird girl crushes you've had since you were like 4 and you couldn't explain them? Well, it's called being gay! And it's perfectly normal, don't hate yourself for it! Literally almost all your friends are too, it's chill.
- It's gonna hurt. There will be times where you feel like giving up. Some of it doesn't even happen to you, but your heart hurts all the same. Grieve. It's normal, and healthy. Don't hold it in, it'll just hurt too much.
- Say hi to Wil, just once. He's a good kid with a sweet afro. Please, just say hi for me. You'll regret it if you don't.
- Stop obsessing over Winnie the Pooh already it's not healthy Jesus Christ kid
Haha this was so good! great job :)
0 likesThis is lovely with some nice Yorkshire tea. Would you consider doing more asmr stuff?
1 likeGoddamn that was good
0 likesI'm definitely watching this again
You do good
In a recent vid by Lucy Moon and Rosianna Halse Rojas about self care, they talked about listening to something familiar and comforting (shows, podcasts, songs, etc.). I realized that for me, it's your voice. Cheesy? Yeah, sure. But I find that when I'm extra anxious or feeling extra down, your voice (speaking or singing) helps me feel better. So thank you for the videos. I appreciate you.
0 likesI love this so much ❤️
1 likeI need a Dodie pep talk every morning
0 likesthis is the sweetest thing
5 likes“Help Mum out with the dishes you lazy bitch”
1 likeI LOVE
Dear Dodie!!!
0 likesI just want to say that you helped you a lot!!!
And I love you. But whatever:)
thank you for this dodie ily
7 likeslowkey crying I love dodie so much
0 likesAw, this was so awesomely awesome!!!
1 likeDear younger me
0 likesYou don't need to lie to make people like you, they will love you just as much.
Love you dodie ❤
0 likesWhy do I , a 15 year old, literally relate to this whole video
0 likesI absolutely loved this ahhhhhh xx
4 likesThis was so adorable
0 likesWhat an awesome Video idea! You are bringing it on the Point! :)
0 likesthis is my favourite video on the entire planet, I shall bookmark it and watch it when I'm sad
0 likesCan't wait to get to the point where I love my small boobs tbh. Currently I am ok with them. But I would LOVE to love them, as much as Dodie loves hers ^.^
25 likesdear younger sophie:
1 likeyou're halfway gay and that's ok
experience as many emotions as you can. laugh, cry, have as much fun as possible (because as dodie said, the depression will certainly come)
don't change yourself for people you think are your friends. stay true to who you are, and if your friends don't accept that then they're not your friends. you're going to have real friends who care about you.
and finally: please for fuck's sake stop bragging about your nintendo ds, it's annoying and you'll be embarrassed when you drop and break it mid-brag
lmao HELP MUM OUT WITH THE DISHES literally made me fall off my chair laughing
0 likesI would tell my younger self to stand up for myself and to not give a shit about what the other kids think of me because I gained a lot more self confidence once I realised other people's opinions of me don't matter.
0 likesWhy does it feels like she is talking to me ? Omg this video made me realise so many things, I wasn't prepared for that !
1 likePractically ALL of this applies to me
0 likesI'm 100% taking this advise
Ily Dodie, youre amazing Ilysm 💕
0 likesevery little word that just came out of her mouth felt like it was meant for me. it was really weird... but thanks for the advices!
0 likesI can't help but feeling like if I had gotten this advice years ago, my younger self might have been someone I could proud of. And some of this is things I wish I knew yesterday or the day before. I wish I knew to just be myself and to be kind to others because you don't know what they're going through and that no one is thinking about you as harshly as you are and just accept who you are, whoever that is. I wish I knew the difference between love and infatuations and that grown-ups are faking it too. Maybe if I had, I would have turned out differently. Turned out better. Happy and understanding.
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It’s not too late to change :)
0 likesI love your glassess they're so cool!!! That was so helpful for me I mean like its so true u always think people are starring at that one thing u hate about your self but there normally to worried about them selfs or that people are starring at them.
0 likeswhy does it feel like she's talking to me...? i love this so much
0 likesMy sister was wondering where you get your glasses from. Whether they're really expensive or not. She likes them much! Happy Christmas!!!
0 likesdear younger me,
0 likes1) it's okay to find things hard and to ask for help. especially emotionally. you don't have to be confident and strong all the time.
2) most people aren't acting in your interest, and that's absolutely fine, apart from your closest friends and family everyone's priority is themselves.
3) trust your gut instinct. it's almost always right.
4) you dont have to act like other people to get them to like you. the people who you click with best will like you for yourself.
5) just drink more water. just do it.
WHY IS DODIE THE CUTEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED EVER
0 likesThis was actually hilarious. "HELP MUM OUT WITH THE DISHES YOU LAZY BITCH"
0 likesomg dodie you're so precious i can't
1 likeShe's inspirational and funny
0 likesDear younger me:
0 likesYes, you do get to be on an album.
Yes, you do learn guitar.
Yes, you end up gay.
Please eat healthy. Dealing with the aftermath isn't fun.
You end up doing a bunch of really cool shit.
Yep. Braces happen. They suck. Deal with it.
You lose someone. And it's hard. Because death is hard.
Please work out. Just do it.
Don't be scared for the future. You will end up loving it.
Dodie you are amazing!!!
0 likesThis is so freaking relatable omg
0 likes'For some reason your nose gets blobby when you're a teenager'
3 likesTHANK GOD
May I just say that you look absolutely stunning.
3 likesi needed this!!! also i love you dodie
1 likedodie clark, you are an angel and I adore you
0 likesWow, how did you read my exact personality, i feel like you spoke directly to me
0 likesI will listen to these advices, thanks❤
0 likesthis girl is saving my quarantine. i love u
0 likesThis actually helped me a lot haha
0 likesI love this it's so sweet
0 likesDodie, where did you get your glasses?? I LOVE them
0 likesThis is a cute video ☺️ dodie is the best
0 likesI love you dodie 😂
0 likesthis made my younger me so happy
0 likesLittle Dodie must have been a great friend
0 likesThis is the kind video I need right now <3
0 likesThe last one made me almost cry. I don't know why.
0 likesI don't really like my younger self either XD I cringe when I think back to some of the dumb things I've said/done. What's worse is when they pop up in the form of a facebook memory and I'm like "why did i think that was cool to say??" And I do think your younger self would like who you are now :)
1 likeYou. Are. The. Best.
16 likes'Nough said.
damn ok I relate a lot
56 likesI guess I am still a children so this probably doesn't count as much but I made SO MANY MISTAKES and I used to lie a lot to get people to like me bc I didn't rly know any other way lol ah bad times™
Also my worst nightmare basically came tru bc yknow an abusive family situation isn't the most fun time at the same time as having crippling depression and emotiOnal mAniPulation and trauma and yadayadayada bUT ALL IS OVER AND ALL IS GOOD AND I DIDNT DIE
AND NOW LIKE
EVERYTHING IS SO MUCH BETTER
and i've become much happier with myself as a person and am now part of this bloody amazing community or idk what to call it but I have sO many amazing friends like jas and maisie and emi and aaron and will and ahH everything is just so much better and life is good and I AM HAPPY FOR ONCE
anyway lol soz for the rant lov u bab x
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WELL FUCK I DID NOT REALISE HOW MUCH I HAD WRITTEN WHOOPS sorry lmao
4 likesLucas You also said "still a children" but same XD
2 likesLucas I'm so happy that you're all somewhat better now! I'm also very very glad that you're happy, and all that jazz. Also, I hope you have an amazing day/night (I don't know what time zone you're in.. so.. yep XD)
6 likes'i am still a children' awe beb me too, you want a hug? <33
9 likesI'm just 16, this was nice and helpful and it fulled me with hope, i don't know why
0 likeswow. this has helped me, THANKS DODIE :)
0 likesGaaaahhhhhh! This genuinely helped me soooo much I loove you!
0 likesIf I made this video it would literally just consist of me almost yelling, "Seriously STOP trying to hide your problems. It's not helping anyone it just makes it worse"
2 likesI'm cutting my hair Tuesday inspired by you! I can't wait 💕
10 likesI love this! ♥
0 likesDear younger self,
2 likesYou're not as giftedly smart as you think you are. Be humble not only with others but with yourself as well. You can achieve great things with humility.
i love you. that is all.
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Abbey were literally the same person :) -another Abbey
1 likeAbigail Avery abbeys unite 💗
1 likeAbbey I am also an Abbey :)
0 likesMine names Abbey too :))))
0 likesI'm an Abby too ❤️
0 likesHOLY shit. DODIE. I'm so happy I saw this, because:
0 likes1 - I have the same sweat problems and YES gray thin shirts don't work
2 - I'd also say to myself to help more mon with the dishes in the past - I've been trying now and still need to improve
3 - High waisted jeans? yes
4 - THE NOSE AND BOOBS THINGS. I FEEL EXACTLY THE SAME, JESUS
5 - The part about masturbating. I'd NEVER do that before and felt gross until this year.
6 - The hating on things part and trying to be different for people.
7 - You don't have to say you like people back and feel guilty for it.
8 - Teachers and parents won't be always right - me neither
9 - No one really knows shit.
10 - And, finaly: everything will be okay.
11 - Also the need to "grow up" part and yeah don't like older me either.
11 things, I'm not even lying at any. This video made my day, I even put it on favourites. I'm happy I understand you there - and perhaps you understand me. Cool. I know I'm not alone on many stuff :)
those glasses are SO CUTE ON YOU! :D
3 likesThank you so much Dodie xx
0 likesyounger me and younger dodie might have too many things in common.
0 likesThis video just helped me with my AP Literature homework.......THANKS DODES
1 likeGOD I LOVE HIS VIDEO DODIE I LOVE YOU YOU'RE AMAZING
0 likesHer voice is so calming. ASMR ish
0 likesi used to lie to make people feel pity for me and make it “okay” in my head by saying i was just “exaggerating”
0 likesthat was something that was difficult and you’d think every time someone found out i would just come clean and learn, but no id dig a deeper hole.
i pretty much am my younger self but i'm gonna do this anyways
2 likes1. tell someone about your depression. you are not comfortable with the therapist you're visiting right now and you're family thinks you're still stuck in your eating disorder but you're not and it won't help in any way to keep going to a therapist you're not comfortable talking to while you're depression is getting worse and worse so please tell someone. it will help a lot.
2. your closet can't change over the night. i know your style changed a lot recently and i know that you hate every single one of the clothing in your closet but it takes time to renew everything. so don't worry, you won't always have to wear your older sisters super ugly clothes.
3. you want to be a youtuber. and you're thirteen so you'll have to wait a bit. but you have so many ideas for videos and you will forget them because you forget everything so write them down ffs.
4. you aren't the prettiest girl on this planet, that's for sure. but you are pretty. you are really pretty. and when people tell you this, don't deny it. it's okay to believe compliments. most people mean it when they say nice things, okay?
5. you hate a lot of things about yourself but one good thing you can't deny is that you are nice. it may sound lame but it's actually a really good feature. you go out into the world with the attitude to be respectful to other humans and that's more than most of your classmates can say about themselves. believe it or not, being nice will bring you further than acting like all those stupid girls from your class.
6. believe in yourself. yes, self esteem isn't something you can learn. but you are smart. you are clever and you are pretty and you are a good friend and you are talented, even though you suck at PE. stop thinking you're a loser because you're not.
Dear younger self,
0 likesSometimes love means letting go.
This was so cute. You're so cute. Your hair looks so cute
0 likesThis is the most beautiful aesthetic I've ever seen ur hair is AMAZING
0 likesI'm sorry this is off topic but you're so beautiful
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Tiffany Rianne I
0 likesDodie should have said :
2 likesGood job on writing f*ck on adam's hat. It was such a great video.
"Would you like me? Yeah you'd like me but I don't like you" brilliant ahaha 😂
0 likesDear younger me: Keep ur head up and don't let people take advantage to you and mostly don't pretend to be someone ur not
0 likesOMG DODIE IS 43 TRENDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO PROUD OF DODIE!!!!!!!!!!
0 likesDear younger me. Enjoy being young when you can. One day you're going to grow up pretty damn fast, so enjoy being carefree. Also, you're a lesbian, and I know that you really want to be straight right now, but guess what?! You own your sexuality and you love it! Also at some point in your life, you're going to come across some pretty shitty people. I'm not going to lie, it'll hurt a lot, but soon enough you will find a lot of people who love you and all of you. I know right now that you're angry about it, but eventually, you will embrace your Aspergers. Just know that sensory overload sucks and it is definitely the reason you get angry for no reason sometimes. That being said, it is not an excuse and please apologize to your mum for yelling at her. You will have depression and anxiety, and it sucks so so hard. But please, go see a therapist early, and not after a year, and don't be afraid of medications. They're there to help you and they do help a lot. But take them every day ffs. Lastly, I love you a lot. You are so wonderful and I am already proud of you
1 likethank you dodie, this video helped me a lot im 13 ans it helped me!!
0 likesI'm not younger dodie but I needed every bit of advice in this video. I'm 17 and I don't know what I'm doing.
0 likes"I don't really like you... At all."
3 likesSame gal same
What I would say to my younger self.... (starting at 7th grade to any time leading up to senior year of high school): "Yes, it is good to be considerate of other people but not to the point of making that your focus. You can be just as energetic and happy as you were before and most people won't dislike you for it. Those who do aren't worth it anyway. Be kind to everyone, especially if you don't know them. If they are clearly not kind to you back, it's okay to stop being kind to them as long as you don't hold a grudge for something minor. Things will get better, as we're finding out now."
0 likesTHIS IS THE SWEETEST VIDEO EVERRR GOD DODIE I LOVE YOU
0 likesdodie, I'm going to he doctors to talk about my depression but I'm scared... and I was wondering if you ever got around to doing your therapy and if you could give me tips on how to talk to my doctor about it! xxx
0 likesi just want to have a long heart to heart chat with dodie
0 likesi know people say live in the moment but it's so nice to reflect
20 likeshey dodes! are you happier now? i'd really like to know how you feel right now. sorry if you think i'm a stalker, i'm just really concerned :))
0 likesuhm... so i know this is to your younger self but honestly i think hearing this- it was really nice and idk just picking out some advice took a lot of stress off of me. !!
0 likesthis is the first video of yours that i have ever seen and you are adorable ^^ got a new subscriber haha (i came from collislame's channel)
0 likesTotally irrelevant side note, before I watch the full video and collect my thoughts, where did you buy the jumper/shirt from? :3 you look lovely as always x
0 likesthis video is TRENDING I am SCREAMING FOR U DODIE
3 likesI probably should have said a lot of things to my younger self too. ☺
0 likesgod i love her voice
0 likesI do everything I can do to make my older self and others cringe because it is easier to be a cringy child than to be a bitchy one. Hehe
0 likesTHIS IS LEGIT THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN.. SO ACCURATE
0 likes@ my younger self: search up 'doddleoddle' on youtube, she's gonna help you out a lot
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what am i doing im thirteen i am my younger self
8 likesDear younger me,
2 likesAnxiety and emptiness should never take control of you.That boy that you really like, yeah turns out he likes you t and has liked you for a while, you still feel the same way, so does he, but we feel like someday it will change.
You will break and cry yourself to sleep SO MANY TIMES but one day you'll tell someone this (oh yeah also that guy that you really like yeah he knows and loves you for it) and they will accept you and be there for you even if they dont understand but it will be alright.it will.I wanna say that we're in a good place right now but well we're really not,no it kinda hasn't got better, you've jus got used to it but that's okay, because we kinda have gotten batter.Continue using all those fancy words and learning Swedish and looking not equal rights and remeber your Irish roots, tey all make you a btter person, trust me they really do.
So ugh ou're a massive fail and will soon become a meme and youtube addict so run,m run as far away as possible and FOR GOD SAKE DO SOME DMAN EXERCISE, please, we might need it now.
yours serncerl,the meme you will grow up to be.
"No one looks girls the way you do,i know!" cute
0 likescan't describe how much I love this video and u and just uhhhhh
0 likesFunny cause
0 likes1. I'm trying to convince myself I like this one boy (who treats me more like his sister)
2. My fear of falling out of friendship came true.
3. I think everyone cares about how I look and are secretly judging me.
So know I know what to do. Thanks dodes
young dodie sounds exactly like me
3 likesThe small boobs thing: yes just...yes. Literally the only reason I was insecure about them was because of guys. But most men don't care! My husband loves my small boobs. And idk why but for the past like 3 months I have been anti-bra. I don't want to wear them. And luckily because of my perky little boobs I don't have to.
0 likesI'm sorry for you poor women suffering back problems due to your well endowed bosoms. My heart goes out to you <3
dear younger me,
0 likesenjoy being bubbly and friendly as much as you can the first few years of your life because that's not going to last for very long
i dont have anything to say to my younger self. not because i didnt make mistakes (ofc i made mistakes) but because i wouldnt change those mistakes for the world. ive learned from the stupid things i did in the past, and i wouldnt be me without that. who i was shaped who i am, and i'm damn proud of who i am.
0 likesDear younger me
3 likesPls don't complain about your perfect complexion. If only you could see it now! XD
I would want to say to my past self and my current self you will eventually find the right person for you, you won't always be alone!
0 likesi love this,, also your eyeliner is amazing
0 likesDear younger me- I have a couple things I'd like to say.
1 likeYou can't fix everything. Not everything is your fault, and you can't make everyone feel better. Their emotions aren't your responsibility in any way. And while you should be empathetic and caring, other people's well-being IS NOT YOUR JOB
Stop being so sarcastic. Just stop.
YOU NEED HELP. Depression and anxiety is serious. You asking for the help you need will not burden others, because you will suffer if you don't ask.
Not everyone is always looking at you. Not everyone is judging your hair, or your makeup, or your clothes. Go for it. Dye your hair. (I promise it looks great)
Most of all, don't be afraid. Love what you do and not what other people want you to do. Keep singing, dancing, swimming, playing piano. They're things you love, and don't let anyone stop you from doing them.
Everything will be fine.
dear younger me, you don't have to be perfect, it's okay not to be okay all the time, it's okay not to look beautiful all the time and it's completely okay to take bad grades sometimes, stop stressing over everything, you are good enough and you don't have to prove it to anyone.
0 likesdear younger me,
8 likeseven if you hate dresses it is not good to pee in them. (especially if you're a brides made at your nannies wedding.)
love,
India.
p.s maybe just lock yourself in a room for 5 years.
2:33 was the most relatable shit ever lmao. "I know" i died
0 likes"Help mum out with the dishes you lazy bitch" omg me 😂😂
0 likesThank you for this one 🌹
0 likesthis was so nice and soft and cute
0 likesWhere did you get your glasses from?
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Chloe The Tiny Planet Explorer I was wondering the same thing.
0 likesChloe The Tiny Planet Explorer okay 1 I love your name 2 I believe she gets them from the store she advertised in her song (don't remember the name it was something like tell me a story)
3 likesteLL ME A STORY
22 likesABOUT A GIRL
Bryony The Overthinking Pigeon BRYONY! i know you probably don't know me but I Know you watch Bea or Fraser or something! ❤
1 likeChloe The Tiny Planet Explorer That PJ username THO
8 likesEmdercat HI! I didn't expect to see you here :D <3
1 likeChloe The Tiny Planet Explorer commenting so I get notified if there would be an answer
1 like“Help mum with the dishes you lazy bitch”
1 likeACTUALLY
ME
Peace out at the end of the video was so funny lol 🖤😂
0 likesYour glasses are so cute. 💜💜💜
0 likesI feel like this could be directed at me 😂😂
0 likesDear younger me,
4 likesDONT READ THE MILK FIC
I'm 24 and I hate who I was when I was younger and in my teens.
0 likesBut if I wasn't that person, then I wouldn't be this person who I am now.
Life's crazy
i needed this aw thank you ily dodie
0 likesi've actually changed quite a bit in the past 7-8 months so i would say to myself just under a year ago:
0 likes- you don't have to loose an hour of your sleep to straighten out every single piece of your hair
- if you get invited somewhere, go ! have funnnnnn instead of sitting in your room feeling sorry for yourself
- when mum punishes you it's not the end of the world and she's doing it for your own good
- you don't have to message/call your boyfriend every minute of the day, it'll just get boring
- don't be afraid to wear something different
- take your sister out more she's growing up fast :(
"Your biggest fears are gonna come true" my biggest fear is drinking tea with the spoon still in the cup and then choking on the spoon and dying because i didn't look at the cup while taking a sip.. save me plz
0 likesthose glasses are incredibly distracting
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PfEMP1 They're cool though
27 likesPfEMP1 the reflection of em is distracting
7 likes@Tomás Brady sure they are
1 like+Elite Bruh exactly! xD
Anyone know where theyre from
6 likesEmily Kim I have no idea but beautiful profile pic
2 likesI think these are the ones
1 likehttp://www.firmoo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4072#8211
I want glasses lololol all my friends do
0 likesyou're so cute, and this is great advice
0 likesYou are such a ray of sunshine!!
0 likeshahaha, i thought you were going to sing my favorite song "Dear younger me" i didn't notice that it was in your vlog channel :P
0 likesdodie i love this and you so much !!!!
0 likesI feel like you're talking to me rn
3 likescongrats on getting on the trending!!!!
0 likesI love this, and where do you get your glasses I love those and you!!!
0 likesI always find it hard to write a letter or say things to my younger self i don't know why though
0 likesI don't regret clicking on this video
6 likesyou are such an amazing human omg
0 likesAaahhh Dodie i needed this today <3
0 likesthank you, I needed this <3
0 likesI LITERALLY HAD TO PAUSE THE VIDEO TO CRACK UP AT "please help mom wash the dishes, you lazy bitch"
1 likeDodie, how did you get your bangs to fall like that?
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tuck them behind your ear a lot and they will sort of just do that
226 likeswonderonni because shes dodie and magical
83 likeswonderonni mine do that because of my glasses. also bobby pins or hairspray
7 likesYES glasses are so good at placing a fringe, especially when it gets too long and starts poking you in the eyes 😂
29 likeswonderonni I love em
2 likescurl them and rest them on your glasses if you wear them:)
1 likeI just went through a whirlwind of emotions
0 likesThis was funny! I liked it.
0 likesthis really helped me thanks <3
0 likesdear young and future me(s)
535 likes1- Not everyone is going to like you. just like you are not going to like everyone too. its fine
2- Its fine to wear glasses. glasses are cool 🤓
3- you can't be good at everything. and THATS OK.
4- everyone is anxious but we'll all be ok in some way.
5- you dont have to constantly prove your intelligence or your talents to others. just enjoy what you're doing, its none of others business
6- Anxiety, panic attacks and depression arent good, but they come to tell you you're not ok and YOU NEED HELP.
7- You cant fix everything. you cant end poverty. you cant help everyone. you cant help every animal. its ok. just be nice to others and help who you can help.
8- you're not trash. your friends really like you. if they dont answer you they're probably just busy.
9- Dont rush things. Dont think everyone has the same timing. its ok if you haven't kiss anyone yet. its ok if you dont have a boyfriend yet. ITS OK. You need time to be ready and no one can tell you which time is it.
and finally, TRUST YOURSELF. Your 21 old self is still learning how to do it. dont let other people let you down, in some years they wont even be a part of your life anymore. just be yourself and have no shame on it. you're cool in your own way, and people will like you for being you. be free and stop overthinking! we'll be fine (someday)
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itsmemoony Those apply to me now! Thanks ^-^
7 likesCaya Bennett awww no need to thank me! i hope you're ok 💙
3 likesI need this way more than I though.
1 likeThis. Just beautiful and true. Hang in there! And meanwhile try to enjoy life whenever possible too :)
3 likesitsmemoony I wish I could copy and paste this cuz I need this bad:/
3 likesitsmemoony Thanks for this. ^_^
1 likeElliephant :3 💙
0 likesMarta Marques Thank you so much! it means a lot that people like what i write, i really want to write a book someday and this gives me encouragement to dont give up!
1 likeVarun Srivastava no need to thank me 💙
1 likeYoungHalfBlood XP you can do it! (literally, just please add my name at the bottom (im Caroline Goldoni btw, hi, jice to meet you hahaha)) (and not on the literally side, just believe in yourself and "paste" what i wrote inside of you, im pretty sure you are capable of doing anything you want to!) (idk if you meant literally or not cause im dumb so im answering both of them sorry hahaha) (also, if you wanna ask something, i can give you my twitter, im always open to talk and help 😄)
0 likesitsmemoony ugh, I don't have twitter but do you have IG or maybe Wattpad?
0 likesitsmemoony relatable :/
1 likeomg i love this!!
1 likeitsmemoony Thank you so much. ♡
1 likeKylee Trusty thank you so much 💙
0 likesemma maybeee.... who knows? time is a mysterious thing :P
0 likesGrey January awww, thats ok 💙 hope you're doing well!
1 likehonestly saving this list for me too ha
1 likeJess Avery hahaha there's never enough lists to save!
1 likeI think younger Dodie is asking herself if she needs to wear glasses now.
0 likes(Very stylish btw, i loved it)
I WASNT READY FOR THE CUTENESS—
0 likesWhen you talk to your younger selves, don't be condescending. It doesn't help 'You're not in love' 'You don't know everything' is just silly. How about 'You know enough possibly more and there are lots of things to learn for everyone, not just you' and 'You really love that guy, that's great, although it won't always feel like it'.
1 likei needed this<3 thank you!
0 likesthis is the best video in the whole world all the advice was just so spot on? like i know this was directed to young YOU but a lot of it was true for me too.
3 likesI love this 😻
0 likesyou are amazing dodie
0 likesThere's nothing I could say to my younger self. I was such a self righteous brat that I wouldn't have listened to anything. But I wish I'd known about the majesty of eyebrow pencils like ten years ago. Who knew how much it changes your face. Sigh. I'd probably tell my high school self to let loose and flirt my butt off, because you're actually good at it when you try. And get over Joe. You won't, of course, but try harder. You wasted too much time on someone who would never like to back, and (much more importantly) you deserve soooo much better. ✌🏻
0 likesI helped my mom with the dishes tonight because of you
0 likesThis video was so funny but meaningful at the same time 😂
4 likesLove from a small British Youtuber ❤️️🇬🇧
Love this! Where are your glasses from? I need to know!!
0 likesdear younger me:
0 likes1. you have anxiety. that’s okay. you’ll learn and grow and accept.
2. you’re gay. you’ll go through second guessing yourself and your identity but that’s okay.
3. PLEASE clean your room.
4. stick up for yourself sometimes! it’s okay to talk back.
This is my last day of being thirteen, it's odd because I don't like thinking about growing up but you can't really stop it, and I loved this video, because I can now think of how I changed within this year. It's been a sucky/good ish year, but I mean I can't change the past and I can just learn from it. Thank you so much Dodie for posting this. I believe a lot of these already but we all have our bad days where we think the opposite. I know I don't have a lot of friends, well about two but that's okay. They're here for me. I don't have to be so clingy. Kinda leads to the last one doesn't it? You've got pale skin. You don't mind it but people seem to judge you for it. But you've got no acne surprisingly (yet) and you should take that to your advantage. Screw the teenage girls at your school attempting to force you to wear makeup because it's girly. The whole point of being you is making your own decisions and mistakes.
0 likesJeez this is a mess but I see other people doing little therapeutic comments down here so I joined in. Thank you dodie for your inspiration and loving personality that has built me into a better person over these years of watching you talk and sing. I love you so much. ~Emily.
dear younger me:
0 likesyou will go through a non binary phase because you are scared of being judged but its okay to come out as trans, pretty much everyone is supportive and a lot of your friends use he pronouns now
you dont pass, but thats ok
anxiety will crash down on you in y9/10 but in y11 you are learning to conterol and deal with it effectively
yes you are very overweight because of being sad and slowly spiralling into something more, try to stop eating crap dude
having type 1 diabetes is not the end of the world
you will find so many youtubers (such as dodie) from y8 onwards who help you to deal with you struggles
home is hard, thats ok
you will have a boyf for 7 mo 2 days (hes a dick) and a gf for 3 mo (shes lovely and ur still mates with her) before you will find an amazing agender partner who is the world to you
chill. its gonna be ok
okay, so i absolutely love this video. I think it brings up an amazing point. You might have wanted to change who you were before, but all of those experiences led up to who you are now, which is an amazing and beautiful person. Also I'm so happy that you are more happy with the way you look, because you are so beautiful! You are so amazing!
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Also I'm still somewhat young so i have no idea what i would change, but ill know eventually XD
6 likes:D
17 likesomg dodie answered I'm dead
12 likesMy god you look adorable in this one.
0 likeshow "young" was this Dodie that present Dodie was talking to?
1 likeI'm just getting a feeling it wasn't from TOO long ago. HIHI.
"i don't really... like you a lot" i feel it.
0 likesI'm 13 now so let's see how much worse it gets for me😂
0 likesdoddlevloggle when are your songs going to be on iTunes???
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Molly Jamison. they are!!! some of them are on her ep called intertwined if u search for "dodie" :)
1 likeMolly Jamison. She just made an EP called intertwined and I think that it's available on iTunes and Spotify :)
1 likedad friend found it! thank you. I was searching her full name and it wasn't showing up 😂👍
0 likesalso if you support her on patreon you get free downloads of her other songs too
3 likesDear Dodie:
0 likesWhat specific kind of Ukulele do use in your most recent music videos?
THIS IS THE MOST WONDERFUL THING I HAVE EVER SEEN
0 likesIf anyone knows where dodie got her glasses from in this video please let me know cx
1 likeThis reminded me of Baz Luhrmann’s wear sunscreen and I loved it ✨🌻
0 likesLegend says if you're early nothing will happen...
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EMMAwkward same
11 likesEMMAwkward Legend27
6 likesdead creativity.5 Stop
0 likesThe Legend27 doesn't stop, why should dead creativity.5 ? XD
5 likesbilly no
0 likesi really really really really really need this video. and i will again, some time in the future. and i did, some time in the past. so. dodie, thank you, forever.
2 likesI think i would tell myself to stop worrying, because i used to (and still kinda do) struggle with my weight. Don't let life get you down, and don't be embarrassed when you skip everywhere because people will look at you and only wish to be that happy. Keep smiling, and don't kill your brother (no matter how annoying he is)
0 likesDear younger me:
2 likesI don't know what to say to you: I don't remember what you are like, sorry. I imagine life is pretty similar, I dunno. So, younger me: it gets doesn't get better but it doesn't get worse. So... yeah? Guess that's kind of sad, but I'm still pretty young so yeah.
This girl is so nerdy and so adorable
0 likesdear young nancy:
8 likes1. you don't know shit about who you are or who you're going to be just sit back and relearn yourself every day if you have to
2. feelings do not make you weak please stop pretending you have none
3. depression sucks but you will get through it
4. stop lying so much, that goes to three seconds ago nancy too
5. it's spelt reindeer babe, not raindeer
6. be good to your friends
7. dress like a grandma or a high class escort or a business woman, just enjoy it
8. you can dress like all those things within one week and still be you
9. everyone feels like they're way beyond their years, it's not just you
10. you make yourself so much more important in your head than you really are. no one else remembers that one thing you did in third grade that haunts your nightmares.
11. happiness, just like every other emotion, is fleeting. you cannot expect to feel it always
12. bisexuality exists, you're it, your friends know and support you (not just in that)
13. slurs are bad don't use them
14. stop trying to pretend you're white. be proud of where you come from and how hard your parents worked to get you here
15. you're doing great
16. everything will work itself out
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that's not quite what i meant
2 likesI love this ❤❤❤
0 likesI love you dodie!!
0 likesUr so calm and cute i love ur videos
0 likesDear younger me: it's okay to be quiet, there's nothing wrong with you for not being extroverted and not wanting to pretend to be. And don't bother listening to the people who think there is. You will make friends, and they do care about you. You're not annoying to be around, you're doing okay. You're actually doing better than you ever give yourself credit for.
0 likesAnd I know the future seems terrifying right now, with college & life ahead, but college will be okay. Really kind of the same as high school and everything else, when they were new. New things are scary at first, but you'll always adjust and find your place eventually. And that uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach? Yeah, that's called anxiety, and it doesn't suddenly disappear. It becomes more of a reminder to take care of yourself, though, so don't just keep ignoring it.
Also, don't worry that there's something wrong with you cuz no one else seems to be struggling. Everyone's struggling with something, and you're allowed to admit that things aren't easy. Its okay to honestly tell people how you feel. You aren't alone. And you don't need to be perfect for people to like you, the ones who do wouldn't want you to be any other way. And someday you won't want to be any other way, either.
Don't beat yourself up over that dumb thing you said, it's a waste of energy, plus you'll just feel sad while everyone else has already forgotten it.
Finally, I'm still learning this now, but just try to live more in the present, because it's more fun that way, and you'll miss these times some day.
0:06 Dodie vs. Dan
7 likesDan off in the distance: ITS A BATTLE OF THE D's!!!
Woah how can someone look so old and young at the same time.
0 likesOkay here we go:
1 like1. Ok listen, you are fucking adorable. Seriously, those pictures from grade 3 are the cutest thing ever. So stop treating yourself like garbage.
2. Listen to your parents, listen to their advice, and do what they tell you. It would be a lot easier if you just got off your lazy ass and took the dog for a walk, or took out the recyclables. It's not that hard.
3. No matter how much you think that in 10 years when it's legal something might happen, you're never going to marry the camp counselor you had a crush on. GET OVER IT.
4. Don't be ashamed that you like girls because trust me in a few years you will love your gayness.
5. Don't get hung up over whether people will like you or the way you look, remember how nervous you were to dye your hair? Remember how much everyone loved it? Just take chances in your appearance, do what makes you comfortable.
6. Speaking of taking chances, try talking to people more. Way back in grade 5 you sat at a random table at recess and struck up a conversation with two lovely ladies who are still some of your closest friends to this day. Imagine what would've happened if you hadn't taken that chance? And remember how anxious you were at summer camp to ask one of the counselors(the one you had a crush on) if she liked broadway? Remember how AMAZING it felt to finally get that off your chest and to hear her say "I love broadway!" And have that wonderful five minute conversation? TALK TO PEOPLE YA IDIOT.
7. Don't hurt yourself. It's really not good, stop it. If I could I would slap that blade right out of your hands.
8. No matter how dark times may seem, people love you. I know how much you hate it when people say that, but it's true so stop denying it! People love you and you love them, and hey, somewhere deep inside you, you love you too.
Wow that was actually really fun to remember things and essentially yell at my younger self.
this was so cute X
0 likesSuch a beautiful human, she is.
0 likes288 people haven't helped mum with the dishes
5 likesshe should have her own glasses brand
1 likeDamn, Dodie is exposing all of us.
0 likeshey guys! i'm 13 right now so imma come back when im a bit older and give my 13 year old self advice. :)
1 likeThe only thing I would tell my self is that you can be smart, without being a know it all.
0 likesMY CHILD IS TRENDING
3 likesDodie you're a freaking superhero
1 likeI think I'd get along with younger Dodie, and now Dodie of course cause she's great. she sounds a lot like me, apart from the going out with boys who say they like you, I turn them down if I don't know anyting about them.
0 likesThis is such great advice for me
0 likesThis was so sweet
0 likesthis is 21 on trending
3 likesDoodee! :) what kind of editor do you use for your videos, I'm really intrigued to know!
0 likesoh my gosh i love Dodie's glasses
0 likesthank you. thank you a million times for this.
0 likesi use about 70% of my brain whilst at school thinking about what other people think of me. i always get so tense whenever people look at me, because i feel like my nose is too big, eyes too buggy, hair too thin, and i even once had a mental breakdown about walking, because i felt like i was walking in an odd way. but honestly, this video that's less than 4 minutes really changed me. maybe i won't feel self conscious 24/7 in the hallways now... idk??? but anyways dodie thank you for making this video, because im still a smol bean in middle school, and this video seems like its directed toward us younglings. :) love ya
0 likesI kinda feel like dodie is saying these things to me, I really like it. Like she's giving me advice
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Ikr I could relate so friggin much
31 likesRosalie Aria Martinez Haha same I'm 19, but a couple of these things actually made sense and I think I'm going to try to follow them in life.
0 likesRosalie Aria Martinez same
0 likesThat moment when you can relate to everything but the boobs and nose... im using ALL of your advice... thank you
0 likesi love the way you say "everything"
1 likeholy shit it's true. The one thinng I learned now that I'm older is that no one actually knows what they're doing
0 likeswas just watching the "dear 25 year old me" video aha coincidence
4 likes"Help mum out with the dishes you lazy bitch"
0 likesMe: HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
Younger me needs to stand up to people, try her absolute best to care less about what people think, stop lying to make her life seem interesting and tell someone about what's going on in your head and what happened so you can deal with it early on instead of it turning into the mess we have today
0 likesWhere do you get your glasses? I love it!
0 likesPeople who love dodie clark where you at?!
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Who doesnt?
4 likesBelle Karen How many replies are you going to get from this comment 😂😂😂
0 likesI think everyone here does :'D
1 likeBelle Karen I do, but that's kinda why people are here
4 likesOmg I love her too what a coincidence it's almost as if we're both subscribed to her channel
13 likesright here in the comments section
4 likescreeping here in the comment section
3 likesHERE!
0 likesOH ShIeT <333
0 likesWhoop you got me 🖐
0 likesWhen im anxiety i watch her vidoes and im quickly okay agian
0 likesAaaa this is so sweet <33
0 likesLove this!
0 likesWithout younger Dodie we wouldn't have present day Dodie. While it'd be nice to go back and change how we were we needed those mistakes to learn and grow to become the much more informed person we are now.
0 likesNot really sure why I'm here and I don't relate to anything you're saying, but you're voice was nice to listen to so I stayed lol
5 likesYou remind me so much of Josh Thomas (Please Like Me, anyone?) and it is great because I love him! now I've found someone who's as funny and nice and talented as he is! My faith in humanity is restored - again!
0 likesThis video is literally everything I need to say to myself except it's not Joshua it's Joey
0 likesThis is a very lovely video :) but, but, buuuut let's talk about those glasses... I NEED them <3 does anyone know where they could be from? :0 pleeease
0 likesThe main thing I'd say to my younger self is "you don't like you body at all because you think you are fat, but honey, you are the thinnest you'll ever be, please love yourself and stop covering your stomach with your purse", other than that I'm proud to say that as a teenager I was very true to myself and didn't change to be liked, so yeah, I did pretty good :):)
Ps: the glasses <3 I'm in love
ah man this is amazing <3
0 likesFor some reason I find you very attractive.
7 likesdear younger me,
0 likes-not everything is a competition, so stop trying to make it one. sometimes its nicer to sit back and enjoy the company of other people rather than feel like you have to justify yourself to them. life is stressful enough
-you don't have to like boys! what a shocker! you know that sinking, anxious, trapped feeling you get when that boy holds your hand? that's because you're gay and its okay to feel that way, even though no one else around is lgbt like you.
-friendships are scary and take work. it's hard to come to terms with the fact that sometimes people who you thought were your friends don't like you anymore. people drift apart, but its not worth beating yourself up about it. joining theatre will give you a whole new set of friends and so many good things will surface from that!
-stop trying to be like every angsty tumblr girl you idolize. you don't have to stay cooped up in your room in the dark until 2am crying about nothing and never talking to anyone just because everyone around you is. you're a happy person so do what makes you happy :)
-be careful about what you say. i can't reiterate this enough. no matter what you say and who you say it to, it will come back to bite you in the ass. please please please think before you say anything and don't try to be an asshole, the world already as too many of those.
-you don't have to be what everyone else around you is. you're never going to be white so stop aspiring to be. you're never going to be a cute height with a perfect tiny waist and small legs, that's just unrealistic. believe it or not, you'll grow to love your tummy and your wideset eyes and long spindly legs.
-lastly, appreciate your health while it lasts. its weird to have to take the time to appreciate the things that we take for granted, but believe me, being able to eat whatever you want no matter what is such a privilege, and you don't even bat an eyelash at it. please be conscious of your body and treat everything you do to it with care. you're gonna want to remember what perfect health is like before you get diagnosed with diabetes.
love, future you
Well, I'm not the younger you, but thank you, thank you, thank you.
0 likesYou should do a dear future self one now too
0 likesi really want to make one of these but i'm an editor and don't want to show my face n stuff cos privacy
3 likeswow this is so good and pure
0 likesMessages to my younger self (I'm 16)
2 likes1) Stop trying so hard for people who don't care. You have put so much effort into this, and it's all for nothing. Those people aren't the kind of people you'd get on with. There are other ways to have self worth than being popular
2) start revising and making neat notes from the beginning of your gcse's. It would have really helped you out.
3) people are not as educated on trans issues as you are, do not except them to be. Be empathetic with your parents, don't be so cold in regards to your issues.
4) I know you feel alone, you're doing this all by yourself and you're brave for doing that, I'm proud of you and one day you will not have to hear your birth name on a daily basis.
5) Stop binding so intensely. You will damage your lungs for a long time, you'll hurt yourself and will not breathe properly for a year. Stop hitting and scratching your chest, and don't start self harming. This will lead into a spiraling addiction that will follow you five years onward and that you cannot currently see an end to.
6) You're not worthless you silly idiot. You are valuable and loved. Your social ability does not define your worth. So don't keep it all inside, you're allowed to ask for help.
7) Do not trust a certain someone. I don't care how much they say they love you, they don't. They will blackmail you with pictures and information and often push you for nudes. They will keep you trapped in a circle of friends you do not want to be in- and to carry on, you will leave those friends and be surrounded by new ones who do appreciate and value you
8) relationships are something you work on, not something instant. Speaking of- someone you thought would never ever like you does and will
9)That person you cut out of your life, you didn't need to completely cut them out, you didn't need to act so cold to them to fuel your ego. You'll kinda miss them.
10) Jesus Christ get some damn sleep. 2am is not a normal time to sleep, don't complain about your eyebags when you do that. On that subject, listen to asmr, you don't have to wait till you black out
11) You were so mature when being treated unfairly, standing up for yourself is not disrespectful, I'm proud of you for that.
12) Getting braces will improve your life so much. Get them sooner, the difference it'll make to your face will be amazing, it won't make you ugly, no one will care.
13) Liking girls is ok, liking boys is ok, but just call yourself Bi, don't go to the bother of calling yourself Pan, its so extra
14) When dicks bother you at school, yell at them, scream at them, hit them. Ignoring them doesn't do anything. Make them know they cannot touch you.
15) You're going to be so happy your suicide attempt failed, keep hope because life has a lot to offer you
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this was pretty inspirational, thank you
0 likesDodie is officially my older sister
0 likesthis was so so cute
0 likesdodie I look at girls like you do
3 likesdear younger me
0 likesstop pushing yourself so hard, all it will do is end up worsening your mental health. try hard but enjoy what you take part in. don't feel like it's a chore.
don't believe your parents when they say you aren't good enough. you are, and will always be good enough, youre amazing.
enjoy yourself. you've worked hard enough, and for long enough. you deserve a break.
don't be scared of change. drop those nasty people who make everything seem bad. change can be very good, don't be afraid of the inevitable.
lastly, learn to love yourself. love your personality before you try to love your appearance, because you personality is what will make others like you. loving something you can't change will turn your thought positive, making it easier to like your outsides.
your glasses are fucking adorable i love them
0 likesdear younger me,
0 likesmake some friends. stop living in your head and in your books. it's not healthy, and right now it's causing you a hell of a lot of trouble. talk to people. there are some really nice ones around. stop wishing that you're a teenager because it's overglorified and a lot more trouble than you anticipated. enjoy being simple.
love, val
The biggest thing is that you should ask for help. Not "you can ask for help", you NEED TO ask for help. The sooner you do, the sooner you will be able to start to understand that you are going to be okay.
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3 likesugh i want to hug young dodie so badly
0 likes"you lazy bitch" really got me
0 likesthe ASMR is strong from this vid OMG
2 likesDODIE YES THIS PERFECT THANK YOU
0 likesDear younger me, stop fucking up on everything.
5 likesthis was so cute
0 likesThis was oddly soothing.
0 likesi feel like you were staring at me in this video lol. im still young so seeing this video kind of helped me grow, just a tinsy bit..
0 likes"let dodie inspire you to do short cat eyes"
0 likesTHERE WAS A DUNKIRK ADVERT BEFORE THIS VIDEO OMFG
3 likesI would tell my younger self that other people’s eyes are not a reason to change yourself. What you have is wonderful and others’ opinions shouldn’t change that.
0 likesBeing only 17, I have a lot to say to my even 14/15 year old self. Starting with, please stop styling your bangs everyday. No one will notice if you don't style your wannabe emo bangs for one day. Two, put that foundation down, it is not your color, it is your aunts shade, please stop using it like it matches cause it doesn't. Three, that feeling you get in your stomach when you look at your specific friend who is a girl, yeah, that's a little something I'd like to call love. Don't be scared of it, but please don't act upon it this time 'round. She will not like you back. I promise you. I never told her and I'm glad. You'll probably lose her altogether if you tell her so please don't. Also, a douche bag will want to go out with you near the end of your freshman year, say NO. You will regret it. I left him after a week and a half cause I could not eat anything the whole time I was with him. I lost my appetite and I felt like I was going to throw up at any moment. And, partway through your sophomore year, you'll go out with this guy, you'll realize you didn't actually love him, just infatuated. This is okay, he will leave you in the end cause he didn't actually love you either, sorry to break it to you. He'll still be hung up over his ex. You will be okay. Your friend will try to sweep you off your feet a week later only for that to fall out after three days. She'll get over you, just give her time, she's stubborn just like you and doesn't like being told no. Four, please continue to go volunteer at your middle school. It gets easier and less awkward as the years go on and you get more comfortable with the kids as they grow up. Five, over the course of the next couple years, people who you thought were going to be in your life forever will walk out on you like you're nothing. Like, you're best friend of three years will drop you, pick you up again, and then drop you for good a year later. She's going through issues that you're not meant to help with and that's okay. God has a plan for her and she will be okay. And so will you. Also don't be afraid to reach out to her if it looks like she needs it. Speaking of best friends, you'll remeet a girl you kind of knew in middle school who used to terrify you, this girl is now your best friend. That random, scissor carrying mess of a girl is your best friend. Please don't lose her. She's going to help you with a lot of stuff. Depression, anxiety, and even just crush issues, she's going to help you through it all, do NOT ever lose her. Six, (listen up 16 year old self), please don't be afraid to say what you feel. You almost lost your chance at being with your crush but luckily and he put together the pieces and asked you out. You're lucky he's smart otherwise he would have waited forever. Half way through sophomore year, you're going to get a huge crush, hold on to this one and don't let it destroy you, please. It'll be worth it in the long run. Seven, your father is not changing anytime soon. He is the same way now than what he was three years ago. Don't expect him to change for you. He has issues inside his head from decades ago that he cannot resolve but won't admit it. Just let him deal with it. Let him rant. Don't let him get to you. You are not the reason that he is the way he is. Don't ever blame yourself. Eight, lots, and I mean lots of opportunities will start coming your way. TAKE THEM. Don't miss out on things because you're too scared to get out of your comfort zone. Nine, you're going to want to change your mind on the dreams you had when you were younger and know that it is okay for you to do so. You don't have to stick to what you've always said. Ten, you're going to face a lot of the demons you first met when you had barely turned 14. They'll come back but for different reasons but they'll be stronger. Don't be afraid to ask for help. It does not mean you're weak for asking for help. And lastly, just be yourself. That's why your future boyfriend will love you. That's why your future friends will love you. That's why your family will love you. Please, I know insecurity is hard but power through it and don't give in to society's expectations. Be you. Be your beautiful, amazing self.
0 likesbeing 13 i really needed this video
2 likesI love it when you wear glasses
0 likes2:53 WHO IS JOSHUA COPPYARD???
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Angie Lancaster IKR. LIKE ????
2 likesAngie Lancaster Probably a boy she liked in school
2 likesThank you for making this
0 likesDodie you're so pretty why can't I be pretty like you? 😭😂
0 likesDear young me,
0 likes1) Not everyone looks at and thinks about girls the way that you do (and that’s okay!) Also! Don’t feel pressured into liking anyone. It is okay if you don’t like someone!
2) Talking about people behind their backs is never a good idea. Talk to them about it! They will understand, and if they don’t they aren’t worth it!
3) School is not going to kill you! You will be okay, just do your best and don’t torture yourself over it.
4) He is never going to fall in love with you, and that is okay. You do deserve better. You do not need him to be okay.
5) Forget about fate and destiny, take matters into your own hands and create the life you want to live.
6) Most of who you are is your choice! Don’t let anyone tell you who you are. You decide that. You can be anything and anyone you want to be, just make sure it’s true to you and you aren’t doing it for anyone else.
7) No one cares about your jiggly thighs and your little butt. Jiggle is cute, little butts and boobs are cute. Wear what you want! Some people are blinded by ridiculous beauty standards that no one will ever completely satisfy. Avoid those people, they are clueless.
8) You are never alone in anything. There is always someone who feels the same way, there is always someone who does the same thing and it’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with you!
9) Live in the now! You will never be that age again! When you’re sitting in your rocking chair in your 80s you’ll wish you could go back to where you are now. Make the best of it. Your best is enough. You are enough.
10) Life is not too much for you, even with all of your mental health issues that you’ll discover eventually. You are stronger than you could ever realize. You will live through it all. You will hurt, so bad you can’t believe it, but it will be worth it. You will be okay.
what would I say to my younger self? growing a beards quite hard, whisky never starts to taste nice
0 likesDodie im early can i get a reply?
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yeh boi
131 likesdoddlevloggle legend
31 likesdoddlevloggle Sweg
1 likehello
0 likesYou are so precious, pretty lady!!! ;*
0 likesThis made me cry😭
0 likes"You are the happiest effing child on this entire planet; don't worry the depression will come."
0 likesIf this isn't me...
this is really comforting...
0 likesWHO EVER DISLIKED, CURSE YOU!
4 likesI love this dodie I swear
0 likesThis helped me so much
0 likesThis kinda made me cry, a bit.😫😂
0 likesHow do you get your hair like that?! It's banging
2 likesDont waste your life watching youtube videos.
3 likesLove the intro lol.
0 likesDear younger me:
0 likesGet some guts and DON'T WORK ALONE FOR ONCE.
I am in love with Dodie Clark
0 likesYou're so adorable.
0 likeswoAH uploaded 11 seconds ago hello
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U WERE SO SPEEDY CONGRATS
60 likesI FEEL LIKE A WINNER
5 likeswhy this kinda motivational vid bring me to a whole new level of depression?
0 likesSometimes I come back to this video for advice
2 likesI would tell my younger self to ... NOT PUMP IN FRENCH LESSONS WHILE THE WHOLE CLASS IS SILENT (if u did't already know it was the most embarassing thing ever cause everyone noticed it encluding the boy I had a crush on)
0 likesthese are great advices and im 25, older than your younger you.
1 likeearly notification squad where you at?!?
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YO YO YO
21 likesPaige Bingham I'm here🙋
0 likesPaige Bingham sup
0 likesayyeee <33
1 likePaige Bingham here?
1 likePaige Bingham hello
0 likesPaige Bingham here I am!
0 likesPaige Bingham I'm a little late
2 likesPaige Bingham meeeee
1 likethats mee
0 likesThe very beginning is me @ myself every morning
0 likesLol I needed this! thankss :D (I'm 15, I guess that makes me young)
0 likesI love this!
0 likesCan't believe dodie invented asmr
0 likesreally want to know where she got her glasses from!! they're super cute
0 likesi needed this, thank you
0 likesMy worst fears have come true and it taught me not to trust so easily
0 likesThe blobby nose thing is very reassuring
2 likesAHHHHH Dodie is so beautiful😍
0 likesOmg 😂 "Help mom out with the dishes you lazy ***"
Are you talking to me? :/
You're adorable oh my gosh I love you
0 likeslol, i wish i could tell my younger self the nose part too but it just got WORSE
0 likesThings I would tell my younger self:
0 likes1: Please stop being so jealous Angelina.
2: You should really stop picking on your body. You are beautiful.
3: It's okay to make mistakes don't be so hard on yourself.
4: You don't need to hide your emotions their normal every human has them.
5: Please stop listening to Julie she's teaching you really inappropriate things for your age. 😂
6: Just like Dodie you will learn to love your small boobs trust me. 😂
7: You are smart please stop thinking you're not.
8: You'll get better at math don't worry.
9: Open up about your depression and eating disorder. It's okay to ask for help.
10: Wearing eyeliner all over your eyes and under them is not cute Angelina. 😂
11: Moisturize plllease.
IM IN LOVE WITH YOUR GLASSES!!! Where are they from??xx
0 likesWHERE DID YOU GET YOUR GLASSES! They are so cute!!!!
0 likesI wish I had seen this a few years back lol
0 likesI love you dodie!!!!!!
0 likesWhere did you get your glasses from?They are so cute
0 likes"Your worst fears are gonna come true." Dodie's worst fear is that she will be told she is going to die... TELL ME I'M OVER ANALYSING!!
0 likesI'm crying this is just want I needed to here rn
0 likesAnyone know where i can buy glasses like that? <3
0 likesI love this video!
0 likesdodie your voice is so cute
0 likesthis is so cute
0 likesI can relate to anxious sweating so much,god i hate it
1 likeWhat if time travel is invented and your younger self actually sees this
0 likesYour too cute I can't handle this!
0 likesDodie, you look so pretty in this video.
0 likeswhy am i crying so hard?
0 likesthis video actually helped me
0 likesDear younger me : Stop saying how much of a nice person you are while literally insulting other people in your head and being a POS.
0 likesExperiment with your look. Trust me. Extensions and a change of style will make you so much more confident than you are now.
Your idea of success does not have to mimick society. Repeat this until you believe it.
Stop writing smut when you clearly don't even know what sex looks like/what happens during it.
Get into dragon age. Shh. Just go search for it you little nerd.
No one knows what they're doing. Except Oprah. And she just wants to empower you. So that's probably ok. ❤️❤️
0 likesI love your big glasses and your hair and your clothes and you and omg your perfect
0 likesThis helped me a lot.. so thank
0 likesDear younger me, thank God you got your bangs back, that period without them was horid
0 likesI'm really scared because most of this is what I need right now 😮
0 likesTo the younger me:
0 likes- Don't drink alcohol like water. Trust me, you will thank me later!
- High heels are pure torture, just don't wear them.
- You WILL love yourself soon! 😁👍❤
- Enjoy your day like it is the last, because life is too short to waste time.
I would tell my youngerself that life isn't fair and that you will go through some shit so get prepared
0 likes18 on trending!!!!! well done
0 likesUhhmmm I’m feeling attacked (but thank you I need ALL of this)
0 likesI love you, you're so sweet. :3 <3
0 likesthis made me cry
0 likesThis reminded me of the vine of that guys who's dressed as a gypsy and says "I can predict the future... And you're going to be o.k."
0 likesoh my god your voice .. so satisfying !!
1 likethis was cute and i like it aloooooot reflection is good stuff
0 likesthis was really nice :)))
0 likesWow, it's like you're talking to my 12/13 year old self lmao
0 likesthank for this much needed help xx
0 likesTHis was really needed fek. Many thanks Dodz
0 likesGod I needed this so bad
0 likesNeeded this. :)
1 likeI really liked this!!
1 likei know i'm late, but here is a letter from current me to last year me.
0 likes-first off, stop judging people because they are popular. those girls are genuinely nice, and they aren't like Regina George. Molly, you are just jealous. Maybe smile back when they wave to you.
-do not hang out with the cute boy with the long dark hair and the poetic speeches. He is only going to hurt you. He is going to make you feel like absolute shit. You do not deserve someone like him.
-you know that older boy with the long caramel hair and the FOB shirt? Don't tell all of your so called "friends" you like him. And do not make up that stupid nickname for him. It may seem smart, but he is going to find out. And it'll be so embarrassing, you will do more embarrassing things that are unnecessary.
-talk to the pretty blonde girl from after school club. She is going to become your best friend. I know she seems intimidating, but she isn't.
- jesus christ, don't hide your feelings and bottle them up. it'll hurt you more.
love from,
you from a year in the future
I'd tell myself to stop being so vulnerable and to stop craving friendship from people who don't truly care about me. I'd say to stop trusting people so easily and that the world sucks but that's okay and to stop blaming yourself so much.
0 likesI was just thinking of her song "Life lesson" towards the end lol
1 likeI would tell my younger self "don't shit I'm urinal it's just stupid"
1 likeTHE THUMBNAIL WAS SO CUTE :)!!!!
0 likes"Not everyone looks at girls the same way you do" watched this back in 2016 and only just admitted this OOP
0 likesWait! I thought this was to young Dodie, not to me! 😱
0 likes"Not everybody looks at Girls the same way you do." why didnt anybody say that that to younger 'straight' me.
0 likesI'm sorry this isn't a really interesting response but christ you're so pretty in this video your jumper and your hair and your eyes are all so nice. Merry Christmas!
0 likesI love this so much....
0 likeswhere are your glasses from? they look awesome!
0 likesOne of my favorite ones
0 likesdear younger me
0 likesSTAND UP STRAIGHT YOU PLEB
stop spending hours on payday 2 because of the rats mission
stop staying up until 5 am binge watching all of dodies videos while wondering how she can be so perfect
"help mom in the kitchen" Is so ingrained in society that the woman has to be in charge of the domestic tasks that one unconsciously asks her mother if she can help it being that it is the responsibility of all who live in the house to make it work
0 likespd: me inglish is very bad
I want Dodie to be my mum. like seriously
0 likesI love her so much
0 likesI love her so much
0 likesi really need my future self talking to me, im still very young and very naive
0 likesfrigin adorable
0 likesi loved that video xx
0 likesDear Younger Self, you're a lot cooler than you think you are. And people like you a lot.
0 likesWhere did you get your glasses from ? What brand are they ?
1 like"Not everyone looks at girls the way you do" WOW THIS ONE which i am just realizing applies to me ha ha im not gay maybe just a little oOps
0 likesCan you please be the next Bridget Jones <3
0 likesthis whole video is me omg
0 likesI think shes talking to me
0 likesthank you dodie
If I could write one to younger me:
1 like1. You. Do. Not. Need. To. Wear. Makeup. 24/7!!!
2. Practise your fucking music. It will help you I promise.
3. You're a lesbian babe
4. Acne is temporary, you can laugh at those girls who made fun of you for it when you have beautiful clear skin at 18 and they do not.
5. No, you do not like Ollie From Year 5, he is a year younger than you, plus.... lesbiannity.
6. I hate you.
Peace out my dudes
Little Dodie seems to be just like me...
0 likesHoly shit I'm in love 😍
0 likesyou're so cute 💜
0 likesOh man i love this sm DODIE
0 likesMy worst fear is dying in a plane crash and I doubt that will make me onto a better person but instead a rotting corpse....... Love ya :D
0 likesDoodie you look pretty today ☺☺
1 likeOh dodie, I love u so much.
1 likeI love these videos. Mine would be something like...your curls are not as bad as you think, ignore those girls because they are a bunch of sheep who will eventually grow up into good people, stop talking smack about your mother, stop doing drugs because they fuck you up, you are not fat, you do not need to hurt yourself to be happy and prepare yourself for the onslaught of fuckery you are going to endure amongst all the great days
1 likeDear an even more impish dullahan, you'll have friends someday. Don't just assume you can be friends with someone if they say "Hi." to you. They may be friendly but they're not friend material. In due time you'll find your people. Also draw more: You'll suck at it in a few years if you don't keep going.
0 likesthank u !! that was helpfulllllllll😙😙😙
0 likesI GUESS THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO THAT I HAVE WATCHED IN THIS WEEK ...
0 likesI really needed to hear this
0 likesShould’ve been named “Dear Hedy”
1 likelove, love, love this video
0 likesdear younger me:
0 likes1. your glasses are okay. you look good in glasses. stop putting yourself down!
2. it's okay you're having crushes on girls. it's no big deal, you'll learn that that's who you'll be.
3. go out and do more stuff!! hang out with your friends and have fun but be safe.
4. why are you wearing that. please, wear something decent. yikes lmao.
5. be brave. go out there and tell those "friends" who manipulated you for years, go tell them what they've done to you.
6. you don't deserve it, i promise.
7. yes you're gender is fucking confusing, but it's gonna be good!
8. things are going to be okay. i promise.
i love you (:
0:22 you don't need to lie, to make me like you (you don't need no lines to make me wait)... :)
0 likesDoes anybody know where I could find eyeglasses similar to hers?
1 likeyou’re amazing
0 likesi think young dodie is literally me
0 likesthis is lovely
0 likesam i the only one that replayed the intro like 5 times
0 likeslowkey waiting for a cover from la la land 🤗
0 likesDear younger me
0 likesHey. Its (almost) 15 year old you. You know, life ain't that bad. Ye sure, u think about past you a lot and you've got some problems but hey, theyre sorta leaving you alone now. But pls, tell someone. Tell miss howarth. You trust her and it'll take away so much grief and anguish. But don't be overly dramatic. Just tell her facts, nothing more. You can cry whilst you're telling her, that's OK. But tell her. Don't just say "I'm fine" when she asks you what's wrong. She's going to find out when ure in year 8, and I think she already knows now. Besides, it'll stop things getting worse. You don't want things to get worse, do you. You're going to get hurt, Rachel. You really are. Right now, it's only psychological but soon it'll get physical and you don't want that. Also, ditch the girls. Ditch those kids who manipulate you, who use you when it's convenient and then abandon you, leaving you hurt. You deserve more than that. Don't overwork yourself, you're only 11. And I love you. I'm so proud of what you're doing and I know you'll be wonderful
Love
Me
0:58 misheard that as pasta baking 😂
0 likesTHIS IS SO GOOD
0 likesthis is fucking awesome. x :)
0 likesbless you're so cute agh I love you so muchhh
1 likeany one know where dodies glasses are from?😇
0 likesI'd say just be your fu*kin' self ! Stop pretending to be someone you are not to make others love you !
0 likesBeing yourself will grant you the true friendships !
you're literally talking to my younger self
0 likesI know this is probably not the place or time to say it but tonight I'm really drunk and I've locked myself in the bathroom and cried and scratched holes into my arm because everything has just burst out of me and I can't hold it any longer. I've cried more times tonight than in the last five years and my friends found me and hugged me and I cried and tried to scar myself. I don't know what to do and I'm done pretending I know what to do. I'm sorry I'm ranting. I'm drunk
0 likesthis reminds me of the song 'Dear Younger Me' by MercyMe
0 likesThis video was amazing
0 likes#44 ON TRENDING DODIE!! AHHHHHHHHHHH
0 likes1:10 I died ahahah
1 likeDODIE you should make a review of la la land!!
0 likesaw I just love these videos
0 likesI've never related to something so much
0 likesOmg I love this so much
0 likesThis actually helped me ahahaaa wooo ily
0 likesGod I love your glasses
0 likesI started crying
0 likesdodie looks really pretty today
0 likesI'm 17 and I'm taking this advice.
0 likesLetter to my 16 year old self:
0 likesIt doesn’t magically get better.
Do not spend your life just watching and expect anything to change. I know you were hurt, are hurt. I know exactly what you’ve lived through. Wow. You lived through it. I’ve got you. You have loved through it.
Here’s the tougher part. Remember all those things that kept you alive? Family? They grow up too. Sigh.
I know what you fear. You must go out in the world. You must be willing to get crushed again. Wow, so negative. I know it hurt, but if you don’t give people the opportunity to hurt you, then you’ll end up safe and alone. Alone is very boring. What’s the point of being funny if no one is around to laugh? What is the point of being a smart alek when you are too depressed to breathe. Pick yourself up, bloody or not, and walk toward others. You will have an easier time learning to be you when you embrace your flaws and feel comfortable being exposed. (I mean emotionally; keep your clothes on. Or really just take them off when YOU want to.)
You are an adult now and you have the coping mechanisms of one. You can connect to yourself without shame or regret. Understand your body is not wrong, nor are you evil that you must fight to keep from hurting others. TRUST YOUR GOODNESS.
And go to bed. Anything you are staying up to do can be done tomorrow.
My hugs and soft heart are waiting for you. And don’t wait for it to get better. Make it better.
Love,
me
You are just cute as a button love the big glasses and the black eye brows
0 likesthank you dodie.
1 likeI can relate to the thing about everyone not looking at girls the same was as I do. I'm 19 and didn't release that until I was 16.
0 likesthanks i needed this dodiee
0 likesI need those glasses...
0 likesHello! Does anyone know what brand are these glasses?? Please 🙏🏻🙏🏻
0 likesOh my gosh it's like Dodie is talking to me....
0 likesWise beyond your years 😁
0 likesI gotta do this too advice from myself would be cool
0 likeslol “your nose gets less blobby” aka dodie got nose filler 😭😂(she admits this in her last video)
0 likesI feel like this is for me
0 likesThis actually helps some of it anyway
0 likesdodie, where'd you get your glasses?
0 likesi was like peaches and parents are children in their mind? learn something new every d- oh teachers. teachers.
0 likesthis video is so cool for tips 😁
0 likesI feel like this is a letter to present me (who is currently entering puberty omg im hating lief )
0 likesdear younger me:
0 likesstop hiding your face behind your hair, just grow out those silly bangs
cut your hair if you want, dye your hair if you want, no one will actually yell at you
embrace your personal style, even if it's silly
stop trying so hard to get everyone to like you
and
start reading your class assigned reading!! and do your homework!!!!
I would probably say "don't pay attention to what people say, stop lying, and pay attention to your heart"
0 likesThis video could be my own message to myself 2 years ago
0 likesDamn this is me rn thanks
0 likesDodie you are the cutest little bean
0 likeswhy am i crying tho
0 likesI don't want to say anything to my younger self. I cannot forgive that person and I wish it had never existed. I hate every day that has passed. I hope I'm getting better.
0 likesASMR detected!
0 likesA such pleasant video.
I love this
0 likesI love this
0 likesHelllllo Dodie! These glasses were not in your glasses video! What style are these? :D xoxoxo
0 likes'Help mum with the dishies you lazy bitch' Hahahaha dead
0 likesAlso i know you propably won't see it, but it would make me really happy if you ever cover a song called Electic love. Okay That's all Thank you ily bye
Well I'm just gonna do this here
0 likesDear younger me:
Your brother is going to be a total pain. He's small and innocent now, but he won't be in a few years. Brace yourself and enjoy the quiet while you have it.
Mom and dad are going to fight more often. Don't worry - they still love each other and things are gonna be okay with them.
Questioning your sexuality is fine. You're gonna figure it out.
Keep playing piano! You'll get better!
Keep singing! Your voice needs improvement, so get off your high horse and practice!
You're gonna be okay, no matter what happens.
x
-older you
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AND TO ADD TO THAT
0 likesYour grades are gonna get not ideal (not bad, but not straight As anymore) and that's fine.
You're gonna get in lots of hard places.
You're gonna cut your hair short. You're gonna get it dyed BLUE.
and it's great.
Enjoy being a smol bean
dear younger me - nobody gives a shit about how your hair looks expect you, even if you can't believe it, it's true. And try not to change it around to much for other people otherwise you'll end up with a weird sort of triangle hair cut thing, don't ask me how it's possible it just is and it really doesn't look great because I have to look at it everyday because it's my student picture, and that's not just me worrying about what people thought of it, it really does look shit XD hopefully the picture will change though after the Christmas holidays... I can't bear it any longer.
0 likesWow..we have a lot in common...
1 likecan i just say thank you.
0 likesShe's like literally talking to me😂 but instead in love with lil pump😂
0 likesHAHAHA OMFGG!!! ❤️❤️
0 likesDear younger me:
0 likesWhy did you cry so much?? It's okay to be embarrassed, just laugh it off. Also, Jenna was a bitch, a pretty one, but still a bitch. You're not a lesbian, but you do like girls. It's okay that it isn't allowed in your religion, you don't have one in the future. You'll find someone that appreciates you, and loves you even if they don't directly say it. They miss you when you don't talk for a while even after you two break up. You're the best of friends, not every ex is a bad one. You depend on them emotionally as much as they depend on you. You're the light of their life as much as you are to them but, you're still independent from them. And that's good. You have your own life and friends.
damn your eye makeup is good in this video
0 likesI'm pretty sure my younger self would hate me… she lowkey hated a lot of people 😕 But it's okay cause I mostly like myself now and I don't hate anyone yayyy
0 likes0:36 Important message some people I know need to realise.
0 likeshonest and awesome video
0 likeslol dodie ive never seen you so sassy and angry
0 likesPokes my own nose hopefully you'll end up like Dodie's nose.
0 likesDear younger me,
0 likesDon't waste your time on fake friends
Thanks lol
#45 trending. Congrats!
0 likesdodie i love you so much
0 likesI love this
0 likesThis is awesome
1 likeDodie changed her name to Do'ie it suits you
0 likesi needed this
0 likesdid we literally live the same lives??
0 likesi needed this.
0 likes00:10 when my mum asks how my grades are.
0 likesnumber 40 on trending!! x
1 likeDoes anyone know where her glasses are from?
0 likesDO THEM GODDAMN DISHES
0 likesi love dodie sm aaa
0 likesgenuinely got me a pep talk now
0 likesF U C K
0 likesI needed this
Thank you!
where do u get your glasses from?????
1 likeI HAVE THE SAME GLASSES BUT THEY LOOK SO MUCH BETTER ON YOU OMFG
0 likesWHERE ARE THOSES GLASSES FROM I MUST KNOW THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND I WANT THEM I WANT THEMMMMM
0 likesyou sound very mean to your younger self. idk it's just me but I would speak to myself with more kindness and love because we need to love ourselves no matter what. No one else is going to do that for us.
0 likesoh my GOD dOOoOoooOdiEeeeeEe stop these feeelings I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy!
0 likesdear younger self
0 likes⚫it's okay to cry
⚫you don't have to hide your feelings
⚫you don't have to be somebody else
⚫you don't have to "be cool"
⚫you're great the way you are
⚫don't worry about your weight, you'll lose it
⚫don't worry about your nose - there will be a lot of people who'll like it
⚫don't bind your boobs - they are beautiful and a lot of humans would love to swap their with yours
⚫don't be afraid of your sexuality
⚫put this razor down
⚫it's okay to wear glasses, you need them
⚫don't ever pretend
⚫be honest everytime - someday people will thank you for this
⚫try to find positive sides of life, I know it's not easy, but it will make you feel better about everything
⚫don't give up, you can do it
⚫I love you
1:00 well that escalated quickly
0 likesWhere do you get your glasses ? I am in desperate need of a pair of good looking glasses.
0 likesdear younger me, life sucks right now and I'd love to tell you that it gets better but unfortunately in my experience is has not gotten any better in a long time so strap in for the long haul, I can honestly say I really don't know if things will be ok. Sorry.
0 likesAnyone know what kind of camera and microphone she uses?
1 likeYour so amazing
0 likesdon't talk so loudly, you're being rude to people, and please please don't be alone, you aren't good at the whole being alone thing, and no matter how awful you feel, something great WILL come out of it i promise.
0 likesI could not stop listening to the first 3 seconds
0 likesWhere are your glasses from Dodie?
0 likesthis makes me scared for my future because im 14 and im the happiest little child on the planet but im scared that something will happen and ill develop some sort of mental illness and it scares me so much that something like that could happen i just want to stay in my little happy bubble
0 likesyes to every single one of these omg
0 likesthis is so wise :)
0 likesyou are 44 on trending!!!!
0 likesThis is the best video I have ever seen
0 likesYou're your future's younger self now. Be nice.
0 likesI love you so much!!!
0 likes"You lazy bitch" me
0 likesWas anyone thinking of the song “Dear younger me”? Because that’s what I was thinking.
0 likesOk why is the first 11 seconds me? 😂😭
0 likesi love this video
0 likesDear younger me: I apologize in advance for the bad english bad hear me out. (1) You can't help or save from themselves every people that you know. You need to be selfish sometimes, that would save you from a couple of bad situations. (2) Speak out when you feel bad, It took more than 10 years to find a way to help your anxiety/panic attacks, Maybe if you speak sooner, we can sleep more, think about it. (3) You know what are the things that you don't feel good doing it, don't do it, it doesn't matters if he doesn't like you anymore, I can tell you, he doesn't worth it. (4) Please, do exercise, and go to the dentist, and don't be scare of the leg operation, Go to another doctor and tell them or we're gonna have more than 4 operations and 1 years recovering from each operation. and (5) He doesn't love you. So, don't reject your friends just to be with him, don't lie to your parents just to be with him, Don't waste your time, You know that you're better off alone. The day of meeting the one hasn't come yet but it will worth it. I Promise.
0 likesPS: Dream bigger, We will live in London and Madrid one day, so study please and do your freaking homework, it's not that hard and you know it.
you're trending bb!
0 likesThis is now how you end your videos, always
0 likesI wouldn't tell my younger self anything to do with lessons learned because that alters the timeline wherein they avoid the mistakes they made leading up to my/their current existence and thus create a time paradox and reality in which I can't feasibly exist and they would remain naive having not learnt key life lessons.
0 likesDear Younger me,
1 likeRealize your parents never trusted you past the 3rd grade. Your holding a candle for family who will never forgive. Stop trying to conflict resolute, and live your own life. Your gonna end up wasting 18 years of adulthood chasing a carrot on a treadmill otherwise.
please post more I miss you
0 likeswhy is she so pretty omg 😍
0 likesI was having a bad day and getting a notification that Dodie has posted and omg 'help mum do the dishes lazy bitch' made my day so much better
0 likeswish I could have watched this several years ago omg, younger me needed to hear all of these, I really hate them and it's literally been about 5 years omg
0 likesARE YOU ME FROM THE FUTURE? IS WHAT YOU SAY TRUE OLDER ME?
0 likesomg i love you and this
0 likesDear younger me
0 likes1. stop panicking about that thing, you know the one. no one cares
2. for the love of God do your homework. it's all well and good now but when you're almost failing year 11 you'll regret it
3. things will get worse before they get better, you just have to accept that.
4. those friends you try so hard to impress?? not worth it. You'll find some better ones in high school
5. no one gives two shits what you look like. calm the fuck down
6. don't take everything personally. not everyone is out to get you
DODIE WE HAVE THE SAME GLASSES
0 likesdid you cut your hair??? its really nice btw 😊💕💕
1 likeDodie. Please stop. You're so pretty. It hurts me a lot. You're so pretty. I can't stop looking at your hair. k bye
0 likesyou remind me of my bestfriend
0 likesher face is so aesthetic????
0 likesher face is so aesthetic????
0 likesi may only be 16 now but fricken heck i would love to tell younger me a good few things,, mainly dont freak out about the fact that you like girls?? you like boys but not as much as girls but man thats okay!! even if your mum avoids the topic, when youre 16 you realise she loves you for who you are and no, she doesn't hate that you like girls. you're in year 7! stop! stressing! enjoyyyyy life and you meet your best friend next year who you love sm and wouldnt trade them and they help you get through the hell of school!! i wish you knew these things then but yknow its not that bad, you're getting there :')
0 likesDear younger and future me
0 likes1- Not everyone thinks the same way you do. Just because someone reacts or acts in a way you don't understand doesn't mean they don't like you, or there's something wrong that you've done.
2- You're NEVER required to keep friends that used to be very dear to you. If they've become toxic, don't let them drag you down too. Don't let yourself become totally invested in just.. helping them. Of course, do try to help and don't just throw them away, but if they don't want help, don't let them drag you down too.
3- Not everyone deserves your love and kindness. I know you HATE disappointing, and HATE not only seeing the best in others, but there are times that people don't deserve that. They will soak up your kindness, but then treat you like shit. Don't let yourself be used like that.
4- Don't hide from mental disorders. Trying (and failing) to pretend like they don't exist WON'T fix anything. Face them, and put up a fight, or else they WILL totally consume you.
5- Let people in! Just because some very important people have used your transparency of your disorders against you doesn't mean everyone will. It doesn't matter if they "don't understand". It's nice to have someone who's been through the same thing, but your friends love you enough to see that you're hurting, and that's enough for them to help you. They don't need to understand, you just have to let them love you.
6- Don't let others define what's wrong and right for you. A lot of people have a lot of different ideas and thoughts about the world, so don't let your parents or your friends define what's right and wrong for you. Figure it out yourself!
7- Don't run from your sexuality. Being a closeted lesbian in a Christian, southern home is HARD. But don't let your family and friends steal your chance of true happiness and love from you. Don't cry yourself to sleep thinking there is something deeply, truly wrong and evil inside of you just for simply loving another human being.
8- If you're not comfortable, or don't feel safe telling someone something, then don't! Especially with your sexuality, you have no commitment to anyone to tell them anything you don't want to. Of course, lying isn't the best way to go, but no one deserves to know anything personal that you don't want to share (for good reasons).
9- People can love you for YOU. I know you definitely feel unlovable, but that doesn't make it true. People will fall in love with YOU, so don't you dare try to change yourself to be who you think is more date-able or more likable. There's no one like you, so if you try to be someone else you're just an unoriginal copy of a human being. Don't live a life you don't love just for the sake of being who you think the people around you will like.
10- Life isn't a big scheme. Sure, you've got massive goals like med school and being a surgeon, but don't get too caught up in that. These are your years of youth, so don't waste them only looking at the future. Spend a bit of time enjoying the world around you, and don't be afraid to go out of your own way to live a little. Life is about experiences, not how many goals you've met.
11- Age doesn't matter, really. 14 year old you/me wasted so many brilliant opportunities, and we didn't do them because we thought, oh, let's wait until we are an adult, or we're older at least. If you are actually capable of doing something, DO IT! There's no age when you're allowed to start living your life, so start living NOW. Sure you will need to prove yourself a bit more if you're younger, and you've still got everything to learn, but that doesn't mean you can't start making videos, or selling art, or publishing books, or creating a life you want to live in. There's not an age when your life starts to mean something.
12- Finally, your life won't always be how it is right now. The tragic and beautiful thing about the world is that it's ALWAYS changing. Things will get worse, but they will also get better. You thought that you would always be as terribly depressed, bulimic, suicidal, spaced out, anxious, self loathing, and basically ruined as we were 5 years ago. But today, I can say I'm a functional human being. Sure we still have loads of issues, but now we know what happiness feels like. It does get better, if you try. I never could afford to go to counseling, but we've gotten better. I have found things and people that I love in places I would have never expected to find them, and slowly but surely we've improved. Life never stays the same. The inconsistency of the world is what gives life constant meaning if you learn to accept your life and strive to be the best you can be. Humans are born with infinite potential, so if you take your dreams and change them into goals, then you can be and do anything.
Anyways, that's my "little" list of things I wish I could tell my past self and my future self :3 <3 This video really made my day
Does anyone know where she got those glasses?
0 likesi want to be her friend so bad :P
0 likesdodie...thank you
0 likesAh just realize this was made on my birthday :)
0 likesDear younger me: HAHAHAH LOL JK IM STILL YOUNG....plz give me advice
0 likesShe's so 😍
0 likesThis feels like dodie is speaking to me..... but seriously younger self and present self, you'll be fine. and stop with your shit, you'll be okay.
0 likesI may have done something that could have just completely ruined any chance of becoming friends with my old friend again. I can't believe I just realized it. I had a crush-ish--it wasn't really a crush it was more of a hey I recognize you are beautiful and strong but I still only love you as a friend. She was my friend and we hadn't spoke for a month, but we were on decent terms. Then I needed to redo my personal narrative and I needed a topic. So because I needed a topic and the whole situation was something fresh in my head I decided to write about that. She got mad at me, because I told the teacher. I told the teacher so I wouldn't have a mental breakdown, or worse kill myself. AND SHE CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT, I NEVER PLANNED TO TELL OUR TEACHER. IT JUST HAPPENED. I keep having panic attacks, I am having palpitations, shaking all the time. She doesn't understand how much it hurts. How much I have wanted to die. But, we both can't look at each other.
0 likesJane Doe if you are reading this, I hate you, and love you.
Where are your glasses from?
0 likesDear older U I need to ask a foolish question as I don't think before putting my typing fingers into gear (SORRY) - Is that fool who trusted fate less of a memory as we approach year end?
0 likes40 on trending 💞💞
0 likesThe depression comes later...
0 likesToo dark?
I just found love !
0 likesThat TimH ending
0 likesyour worst fears......will come true
0 likesbut it's okay!
I wore a push up bra through most of high school cause I wanted bigger boobs... my boobs ended up getting way bigger and now I wish I had smaller boobs ahhaha
0 likesDear future me and past me: If you help yourself then no one else will have too.
0 likesYou're so cute
1 likethis is my fave video
0 likesthis is my fave video
0 likesoh dodie, depression has already come.
0 likesBrilliant!
0 likesdear younger me: Think before you do shit
1 likeDear younger me, Grow some balls and talk to her. You think you'll get over her you won't and you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Especially when she marries someone else.
0 likesThank you!
0 likesI'm just here because it's on trending
1 likeI needed this bc I hate my nose.
0 likesThis is so helpful QcQ
0 likesTo younger me (a.k.a the one who's not 13), please stop running In front of cars. In the future you do something and it totally changes your perspective of people. Also not matter how bad you feel the next day is almost always worst. YOU LIKE HER! SHE LIKES YOU! He doesn't like you and just wants to be friends, stop being infatuated with him. Depression is a bitch. No matter what people (parents) say you are perfect and do not have to comply with what other people think you have to do. Mum would love you no matter what he thinks. Wear something other than those joggers you will get a nickname that will kill you inside because of it but just punch him In the face. Please keep doing poetry, you'll miss it. And please, please, please give mum a hug when you see her you may take her for granted but when she passes away you'll wish you hadn't had the argument with her that night. She is your absolute life line and you'll miss her so much.
0 likesStay strong xx
Am I the only one who wanted to push her glasses up the whole video?
1 likeLol "you lazy bitch" 😂
0 likeswhere are your glasses from ?
0 likesi think dodie just roasted her past self.
0 likesI hope my blobby nose sharpens up lol
0 likesDodie, where are your glasses from?
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Anna Aquino Is that you in the picture 😘
0 likesGlobal Dreaming yeah haha why
0 likesAnna Aquino your attractive! do you stay in the state's
0 likesAdvise I really need now. Big thanks 😘
0 likesGold ✨✨
0 likesOkay but she looks the same as she does in her miss Jackson cover
0 likesYOUR TRENDING DODIEEEEEEEEEEEE
2 likesyou're trending!!!!
0 likesI used to hate my small boobs too but now I love them
0 likesI really like this
0 likesThis video helped me
0 likesTHIS WAS UPLOADED ON MY BIRTHDAY YEET
0 likesThis is beautiful Dodie it's so true and btw La La Land iS BEAUTIFUL AOSJMNWJSSHHSJAIS
0 likesWhere are your glasses from????
0 likesO boi that sincerity
0 likeswhere are her glasses from !!!
0 likesyour trending!!!!! ya dodie
0 likesdanni must be here danni watches like every video too
0 likesDodie I think I might be younger you
0 likeseverything will be okey...
0 likesErrrrrrrrr it feels like she's talking right to me
0 likesOkay, I'm sorry this is kind of over, but I saw a lot of Jon in her facial expressions in this video.
0 likesi love this
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i love your profile picture
0 likesi love your profile's aesthetic
1 likeI feel like she's talking to me ;-;
0 likesThis seems like a nice place.
0 likesYour trending 🙊🙀❤️
0 likesI totally agreed
0 likesoiiii where did u get ur glasses from? :))
0 likesDear younger me: you don’t need to crush on that boy in fourth grade just because you heard a rumor that he liked you. He will say no I don’t like you, and it will be awkward for many years to come. So please JUST GIVE HIM UP THERE WILL BE MORE
0 likesim not crying
0 likesyou are
I'm taking this advice.
0 likes(btw ur really cute. )
this is so NICE
0 likes"high waisted jeans, babe"
0 likes❤️❤️❤️
0 likesIf had to rewind because I'm tired to make sure she didn't say pasta baking. I was like man I love pasta? Ooohhhhhh not pasta
0 likesthought you said "pasta baking" and was petty confused for a quick little second
0 likesplease please please please tell me where ur glasses are from pleaseeeeeeeeee I want it so bad!
0 likesHOW ARE YOU so cute
0 likescute💖😙⚘
0 likesI hope my nose becomes pointy xD
0 likesAhh! On trending!!!
0 likesI do the same things as dodie I lie but I'm trying to stop but i get caught up in them and its so annoying
0 likeswait......she has a FIRICKIN' VEVO!
0 likes0:09 😂
1 likeYaaaaaay depression :/
oh my god you are so cute stop it
0 likesUh this made me cry 😢
0 likeswhen she's on trending????
0 likesYou have to make a dear older me video
0 likesShe looks like HP and i’m obsessed
0 likesDear younger me, I want you to know that EVERYTHING is going to be okay. I know your going through a lot, but there's some things I want to tell you ;)-1. its ok to be gay, there's NOTHING wrong with being yourself. Believe me when i tell you that you'll feel proud! and don't worry, it'll be ok, I promise.-2. Its also okay to be confused and not know what to do, but you need to always remember that there's people that can help you, you just need to give them a chance.-3. don't be so selfish, there's other people in the world that are not as fortunate as you.-4. you don't need to be skinny or have the prettiest clothes, or even wear makeup because you think your ugly and no ones gonna like you, because let me tell you a little secret.. You are beautiful just the way you are.-5. don't stress because you haven't had your first kiss, or because you think no ones gonna like you because let me tell you another little secret... Your gonna have a beautiful girlfriend, that's gonna love you because your different and that's what makes you special :))))-6. I want you to know that I'm actually proud of you, and of the person your gonna become, just keep living your life to the fullest and don't let anyone bring you down. <3
2 likesI'm a little bit in love with you
0 likesur the cutest human in the world wtf
0 likespast dodie sounds like current me
0 likeswhy wouldn't you like your younger self? apart from sweaty stains and not helping your mother more often? 'cause i feel like that is forgivable, but maybe i didn't pay enough attention...
0 likeswhat camera do you use?
0 likesIF I COULD LOVE A VIDEO....
0 likesi really lo0ve that glasses
0 likesWhat camera do you use?
0 likesAre u sure this is to yourself because it sounds like ur telling me cuz dear god that is me
0 likesDear younger me:
0 likes1. I know Coke and Pepsi are great, but don't drink it tWICE A DAY WHAT ARE YOU DOING MAN IT GONNA FUCK UP YOUR FACE! It's fine to treat yoself but pleeaaaaasse consider your skin for the love of God
2. Don't worry about you skin too much, drink water, THAT IS GOOD.
3. SOME PEOPLE HAVE WORSE SKIN, WHY YOU WORRYING
4. Make sure you know how you feel about people before you do things with them, cause you'll end up hurting them as well as yourself. AKA, don't do loveydovey stuff, make out, or sext people UNLESS YOU ARE 500% sure
5. you like boys as well as girls, just a heads up, and that's OKAY
6. there is no need to doubt yourself, you're actually pretty talented and academically goodly so stop acting like you have it bad when you really, really don't
7. don't complain about being socially awkward and do nothing about it. it's difficult, but you're not gonna get anywhere if you just sit in a corner
8. POPULAR PEOPLE AREN'T NECESSARILY ASSHOLES THAT ARE MAKING FUN OF YOU, HAVE A LAUGH, BE NICE
9. Be nice to people, it gets you everywhere
10. appreciate the a e s t h e t i c
11. you got this, you have awesome friends and family and you will be fine
from you, when you're 15
YOU ARE LOVELY WOWOWOW <3
0 likesDear older me, live life you will blink and life will be over
0 likesmake another bi questions
0 likesi thought of the matthew west song from the title aww
0 likesmy nose is blobby too im prayin it stops
1 like"I know" cool :)
0 likesDear younger me,
0 likesYou're not wrong. You will find people who realise that and who won't let you stand in a shadow of everyone.
You will find true friends someday, you will realise that you can actually make friends. You will have people to talk to, you will have fun in school and oh my will you be a busy busy girl. But busy with fun!! Fun is good!
You will fall in love by 16 and by 17 you will be broken hearted. But you will have loved, and you will have been loved. You are loved, you will realise that I promise.
Dear younger me, you won't give up. I promise.
2:34 THANK YOU
0 likesryt. in. the. heart
0 likesyou are advising your younger self but also your audience and that is powerful and clever and made me feel hopeful. i may not watch your videos as religiously as i once did but there's no denying the fact you had an influence on me, you made me realise that sometimes my feelings do not isolate me, that there is somebody in this world who i look up to that has these feelings too. your showcasing of your imperfections make you unlike the others dodie and im very glad you made this video we all have assholish younger selves! thank you, i guess, for a whole lot
0 likesWhat age was the younger you?
0 likesAlso don't write "Fuck" in some kids hat and not get money from your dad :)
0 likes💙
0 likesOmg it's trending it's trending it's trending!!!!!
0 likesahfhg I love you sm Dodie
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plus that was the cutest lil outro idc
1 like<3
0 likes<3
0 likes<3
0 likesawww you kinda look like the girl from Harry Potter
0 likesTHAT EYELINER am I righ?
0 likeshardship is funny (true)
0 likesThank you
0 likeslovely
0 likeswell
1 like1; don't go out with a boy that just wants to get in your pants
2; read. a lot. it helps.
3; try to get help for your mental problems
4; please don't cut yourself
5; don't starve yourself
6; in 2016 you'll meet the man of your dreams. his name is kyle. he's perfect to you.
7; avoid a girl with the initials d.s. and a boy with the initials c.h. and n.d. they are evil
8; love your mom. and your grandparents. please
9; you look cute in glasses
10; you are such a good singer
11; don't be rude i cannot say this enough
12; pay attention to your church pastor
13; jeans are you life saver
14; so are sweaters
15; your body is beautiful. just because you aren't skinny doesn't make you fat
16; nobody is judging you
17; you are bi. just because you're christian doesn't mean it controls your sexual orientation
18; your bio teacher will be your best friend
19; don't take art
20; stay in school and be smart.
that eyeliner
0 likesyou are so wise
0 likesYou're so pretty omg
0 likesWhenever I see u I think of harry potter... im british too but its the glasses
0 likesYOURE 25 ON TRENDING xxx
0 likesThis is my favorite favorite favorite favorite
0 likesdear younger me, he doesn't love you. get over it
0 likesHa, younger me hated her nose too. I suppose that is a thing.
0 likesEyeliner on fleeek😁😎
0 likesHeh, too bad you can't like a video twice 😊
0 likesI love younger you I love preset you and I love future you
1 likes i n c e r e l y , m e
0 likes❤️
0 likesThings to tell my past me.
0 likes1. Dont be a fucking doormat.
2. Put yourself out there.
3. If people seem bad for you, leave them. Trust your gut.
4. Work hard. DO IT.
5. Realise that how you feel is NOT YOU.
6. You should eat more.
7. Get sleep. Social media isnt everything.
8. Cry more. Dont hold things in.
9. You will be able to fall in love, but they wont always love you back.
10. Get out more. Hang out with friends.
11. Its ok to not be okay. Tell people.
12. Be YOU. 💜
13. You will find it hard to accept yourself, but eventually you will.
Did you say my worst fear will come true? Nooooo!!!! The big banana man is real!!!!
0 likespior bean <3
1 like💚💚💚
0 likesd o d i e i s s o c u t e
0 likesdodie I am wearing a long sleeved gray top right now. Should I be worried?
0 likestakes out notepad
1 likelove u so much :(
0 likes'peaches and parents'
0 likesthank you.
0 likesthought she was talking to me for a second then
1 likeWhy is this so me
0 likesreminds me of meekakitty
0 likesI may have cried... MAY
0 likesin the future you cant show videos to the past
1 likeDo I spot the Intertwined glasses?
0 likesDon't have any advice for myself cus I'm still an immature lil bean
0 likesgood tips , tnx!
0 likes♡♡
0 likeswhen u pep urself in the mirror
0 likesthank you
0 likesi love
0 likesdodie... i couldn't focus because of your damn glasses XD put em right lol
0 likesYOUR GLASSES
0 likesCool glasses
0 likes47 on trending!!
0 likes0:54
0 likes😱
most unorthodox
To my younger self. DONT FUCKING TALK TO THOSE PEOPLE AT DANCE! You have your two friends so stay with them. Realize that you like girls and tell people early on. In 6th grade don't talk to Brooklyn and hang with Mads. Tell YOUR FUCKING MOTHER THAT PEOPLE ARE BULLYING YOU! Also your beautiful. Also don't eat like shit. You will regret it.
0 likeswhy do I feel like i'm really not supposed to be here. she's just talking to herself... what? i'm confused...
0 likesdang dodie you still look 12
1 likeDear younger me:
0 likesI love you very much
But
Like
Shut up
thank you for this idk
0 likesTe amo
0 likesI know what I'm doing
0 likesvery wise!
0 likes❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
0 likesDear younger me : you can have a crush of girls cause guess what YOUR GAY and you may hate your glasses now but you will never be you without them and love ya self and don’t be afraid
0 likesdudes wheres dodies merch
0 likesJoshua Coppiard with that flicky hair, gotta lav him
0 likesYour glasses are awesome but they are so far down your nose, i could feel the discomfort of having them as far down on my nose. I really wanted to reach into the screen and push up your glasses so you could see properly. Great video though
0 likesI'm am my younger self......DUN DUN DUN
0 likesDoes she know that her younger self won't see this
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No. She honestly thinks that she's found a way to send this video back in time, so that her younger self will see it. -_-
6 likesAhw you daBEST
0 likeshow old is the dodie youre speaking to??
0 likesI thinks she like a girl tomska
0 likesJust me?
She looks like Harry Potter
0 likesdear younger me,
0 likesstop being so obsessed with the color blue. and My Little Pony. also you don't have OCD or multiple personality, those are actual terrible mental diseases, you're perfectly healthy for now.
stop pretending your'e still best friends with that poor girl. also don't feel betrayed when she has a new best friend after you didn't talk for 2 years. and stop shoving it in her face. don't text her. don't you fuCKING DARE. PUT DOWN THE PHONE. I SAID PUT DOWN THE GODDAMN PHO--
aaand there goes your social life for the next 7 years. thanks a lot.
I love you
0 likesI love you
0 likesIT'S TRENDING AA
0 likesare you talking to me?? cos it sounds like it 😂😂😁😦😧
0 likesAyeeee we're trending!!!!
0 likesI'm getting learned here
0 likesaw hey dodie
0 likesthank u
0 likesi feel like ur talking to me??
0 likesOmg i saw the clickbait and i thought you were Colleen Ballinger
0 likesTo my younger self:
202 likes1 - not everyone has to like you, and you don't have to like everyone.
2 - being insecure is normal. don't think you're alone.
3 - having feelings is a good thing.
4 - don't apologize so often. seriously. it's a problem.
5 - you don't have to be so modest all of the time. be more confident.
6 - if you have a chance do something, do it.
7 - get rid of friends that you don't need. they're not healthy for you.
8 - stand up for yourself. it might seem scary, but it'll seriously help you.
9 - tell the truth. lies might be easy at first, but they just turn into a mess.
10 - decide on things. if you don't know what to choose, too bad. make good decisions.
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is this directed to me like seriously lol
2 likesy e s. everything there.
2 likesoliviaoddle everything you said was so me when I was young
2 likesI'm fifteen and I really needed this thanks for the good advice dodes. Also you're so beautiful and the setting is so aethetic. Thank you for this amazing vid
1 likei like that we can go thru this learning curve with you, just by watching your videos. obvs a lot of it is personal but you share so much of what uve learnt in the world with us and its so nice to have vids like these wear u tie everything up. love ya dodes, keep making things!
0 likesI really relate to this at the moment...
1 likeThese are a lot of things I would say to myself right now.
Thank you so much for being great person Dodie! 🙆🏾🌸
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this sounds so cheesy hfjfuejgd sorry
0 likesfuck i'm crying , i've told myself all of those so many times and it feels just so good to relate
1 likethank you dodie
Keep being amazing Dodie! 💕
0 likesI would tell my younger self to stand up for herself... that would have helped a lot :) Loved this, Dodie!
0 likesI really need this. Thank you. Even though this wasn't really for me, thank you for saying it. You always cheer me up. Odds are I'll never meet you, like the few other people who have actually positively affected my life, but if you somehow read this I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for making me feel more normal when I felt I was alone. Thank you for making me smile when I was on the verge of tears. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. Thank you.
1 likeI love these videos but i feel like me and young dodie have a lot of things in common so this really made we reflect on who i am as a person. I hope i can grow up to be as wonderful as you, dodie, ilysm!
0 likesI feel like I really need this, as a 15 year old with big dreams. Thanks Doders 💜
0 likesThank you Dodie! I know this is a video to your younger self, but I'm pretty sure younger viewers, like me, appreciate this. Some of us need to hear things like this for advice. Thank you for helping me. You are such an inspiration. I got a Ukulele because of you (and i just really wanted to have one and know how to play your songs) I have become more of myself because of you. So Thank you (once again) because you made me so much more confident in myself than I think I could ever do by myself. :)
0 likesThis was super genuine as compared to other videos I've watched about letters to a younger self. Thanks Dodie, this was great. Even if it was meant for your past self and not us
0 likesthis made me feel good about my past and that it wasnt really bad at all thank you dodie for being a great role model & cheeky singer
0 likesomg i relate and being a teen i really needed this, thank you dodie:)
0 likesAin't it mad how much a few years can change a person. Loved this video!
0 likes(also can i just say how much i adore your eye make up in this hehe)
I LOVE YOU! This was a very nice video to just make me stop and think a little bit about what I always worry about and how honestly it doesn't really matter and how I just need to be me and life will happen :) thank you Dodie!
0 likesAs simple as this video is I bloody love it! I'm proud of you dodie (lower case and without the Clark) 21 year old dodie should be proud of 17 year old dodie because look how far she's come now, you're still you, but maybe just a better version of yourself, not really sure if this makes sense but oh well, love you dodie💛
0 likesThank you so so much. I know me leaving a comment is highly insignificant to you and any of your fans, and I may not be entitled to saying anything since I can't relate to everything in the video. But you've opened my eyes and made my day, and possibly even my life.
0 likesThank you for making this video. You made my life better than it was and thank you for being so inspirational. ^-^ I'll sure tell you that your advice is very useful!
0 likesI think baby Dodie would love you; you'd be her style icon, her psychological guru and, ironically, like a big sister to her <3
1 likeThis is just what I needed right now thank you Dodie xx
0 likesThis made me so happy. God there are so many things I would tell younger me... 💕
0 likesI'm in a really, really crappy place right now, but damn do you give me hope. Thank you, Dodie.
0 likesyou're such a lovely bean, keep going 💘 also you're so beautiful and you say really smart things. lots of love <3
0 likesI really needed this today. Thank you, dodie
0 likesLoved it Dodie!!! You never disappoint!
0 likesYou always make me smile. You are a wonderful person!
0 likesThanks this really helped. You're truly inspiring and i felt like you were giving these advises to me LOVE YOUU
0 likesI love this! I'm kind of at that stage so it helps. 💖
0 likesI know she's talking to her younger self but I feel like she's talking to me because I relate to like all of this
0 likesThank you for this Dodie
P.s. You're awesome❤
Oh I absolutely loved this video! Bravo Dodie! :)
0 likesThis video was so lovely. Dodie I feel as if we are learning the same, if not similar, things together so watching this was like me talking to my younger self as well. love you Dodie :)
0 likesThis actually helps alot. I relate with younger you alot. It's nice to have some counter act these feeling and like understand what the mean. If that makes sense. 😊 i just wanna say thank you!
0 likesI really needed this, Dodie. THANK YOU.
0 likesPlease can you do more videos like this? (as in talking/advice etc) Because I love your music, but also your personality
0 likesI took every single tip to great notice. Truly thank you Dodie
0 likesi dont know why but i felt like you were talking to me in this and it made me cry and i connected to everything you said and its so great thank you for this video dodie i love you ahhhhh
0 likesThis was so lovely. Might make one of my own because it's making me think things.
0 likesHoney this was so fudging related at my teenage life right now, love youuuu 🖤(//∇//)
0 likesThis was the greatest video! I love you Dodie!
0 likesOh god this is what I needed today!! Back in my hometown from uni and all my younger self feelings have come back ahhh
0 likesthis is great dodie, loved it a lot
0 likesGod, i needed this. Thanks, Dods. ❤
0 likesthings you would say to your younger self really helped me mostly you saying that you're going to be okay whenever you say its going to be okay I believe you :) thank you Dodie
0 likesThis video made me relax about quite a lot of things which have been going on lately. x
0 likesI related to this so much and I'm my young self... anyone agrees??Thank you dodie ❤❤❤✋for telling me what I can't seem to tell myself except the boobs part mine are too big halp 😂😂😂
1 liketbh a lot of this applies to me four years ago AND now a bit. ALSO HI DODIE ILYSM!!!!! ur an inspirational angel of ukeleles ♥♥
0 likesThis video... I needed this. Thank you dodie
0 likesI love these throwback videos. This is so true, ghe he. It makes me thing what would I say to my younger self?? I don't know the help mum part was very good. I would definitely tell myself to keep a journal and to start with music sooner. I would tell my mum to put me on some sort of music or singing lessons, piano or guitar. Cause I love making music since I was 14 and life would've been a lot easier if I had that escape earlier. I would say I am proud of my younger self cause she did well. There was no panic, there aren't any regrets or major insecurities.
0 likesI'm 20 know I think in a couple years I have way more comments cause life got a lot harder and my brain is still holding on to that childish stage where it doesn't worry that much. We'll see how long we cope :P
Very deep and true again! Thank you! <3
0 likesI got really worked up last night over this absolutely stupid thing but your voice and your music immediately helped. You a good egg Dodie <3
0 likesI love this. I love you :)
0 likesThis is gonna open so many eyes :)
I feel like you were talking to me. I'm very similar to you but I've used these points and do try to use them. I'm actually really nice to mum and help with her 😂💙🌸 I love you dodie 🌈⛵🌍 I also say loads of these things to my friends. happyvibesonly 😂☕🌼
0 likesI had a dream last night I met you and I was gonna take a picture with you and tell you how much you mean to me but I woke up. Honestly I hope one day I get to
1 likethis made me so happy for so many reasons ahh !!
0 likesFor some reason I started crying when you looked Into the camera and said " everything is going to be okay"
0 likesThis is amazing ❤️
0 likesI'd say to my younger self to stop trying to change, you're so amazing and later in life you'll miss being like you once were. And stop caring about what people say or think, you'll soon find out you're your best company most part of the time. And I know you already reads a lot, but read more, there won't be enough time for it when you're my age. And even though everyone says you're super smart and intelligent, don't sattle, you can do better, i'm sure. And love and admire you, younger me <3 (also you, dodie)
0 likesI love when dodie posts news videos
0 likesI love when dodie posts news videos
0 likesthank you dodie i really needed to hear this stuff
0 likesdear younger me: stay strong, it will be okay : 3
0 likesI would tell my younger self that having a boyfriend doesn't make you cool or grown up or whatever the fuck else I thought back then. It's okay if you are single, and there is genuinely nothing wrong with it.
0 likesthat was amazing dodie thank you so much
0 likeswho else thinks Dodie as an awesome big sister thats talking to you in this vid
1 likeI really needed this video because although you are talking to your younger self it feels as though it is advice for each individual watching this video.
0 likesOne thing that I would say to my younger self is: It is okay to or agree with your parents about everything.
0 likeson the verge of crying and laughing simultaneously
1 likeshe's so good at giving advice...😕😊
0 likes"i don't really like you...at all" hahaha dodie i'm glad i'm not the only one who lowkey hates their past self
0 likesok when it came to the end i just burst out crying & i don't even know why. but bless you for this video dodie bc you've helped me talk to my inner self & tell myself everything that you just told younger you. i mean i feel like i've been given this new look on life just from watching this & i'm grateful that you're alive dodie bc your videos are wonderful & inspiring & juST you are inspiring & helpful. & i know addressing this to dodie herself is stupid bc there's no way in hell she's going to get round to reading this. but christ i just wish i could like this video 7308408308 times if not more. the world needs more people like dodie honeSTLYYYYY
1 likepls do a "dear older me" too i think that would be interesting :)
0 likesIt's okay to like what you like. Nobody will judge you, and if they do; screw them! You are nice and kind and true, don't lose that. Don't.
0 likesthis was so sweet and cute
0 likesWHAT A LOVELY BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR ME😄❤️
0 likesokay i loved this video
0 likesbut also Dodie your glasses are so aesthetic & i needed to say this
I would tell my younger self:
1 likeIt is not the end of the world that you haven't kissed anyone yet, you are only 15/16 and you have a life to live, stop waiting and waiting for the right guy to come around, he will come in time and he is one of the best things that has happened to you
You don't have to become someones slave and do everything they say to try and get them to like you back, he is just using you, and it is killing you inside. Just accept it and move on, you will feel so much better for it. There are people who will actually like you for you and who don't expect you to hang on their every word
Your body is awesome. You may not like it and we are still working on it now, but we will get there one day. Please stop beating yourself up about it.
My god learn how to do your hair, you look like you have a birds nest on your head, learn how to use a blowdryer effectively p l e a s e
I wish I could watch my future self giving me tips and stuff
0 likesCould u imagine oml
I love this 💕
0 likesYou're amazing! Love you <3
0 likesYoung Dodie listen to yourself, she has your best interests in mind
1 likethis was such a lovely way to wake up
1 like"you will break, you will learn" I can hear her screaming love break and learn
0 likesdoddie is literally goals
0 likesLet's hope the future technology make it possible for us to send messages and videos back in time, then maybe Little Dodie would learn more stuff about the world :) .... Or you know, it would make Now-Dodie a complete different person lol
0 likesthe biggest advice i'd give to younger me is that all the people i cared so much about the opinions of i don't even know anymore... and i'm pretty sure current me could take my own advice
0 likesthis is beautiful thx dodd :))
0 likesthanks dodie, i needed this :)
0 likesWhy do i forget Dodie is a normal person who goes through all the same shit we do
0 likes"not as much as you love your boobs" DODIE HAHAHA
1 likeHahaha my nose was the same way. It was HUGE when I was 12-16, but I'm 24 now and it's still big, but much better haha
0 likesYou've changed me, Dodie.
0 likesbut I am looking at you dodie!!!! but it's because you are so flippin beautiful!!! inside and out spots or not mad or not. like you wrote in secret for the mad "they [your audience] love you so much that you won't regret it" LUV U
1 likeLORD NOW I JUST WANNA YELL AT YOUNGER ME FOR ALWAYS WEARING THOSE DARK GREY LONG SLEEVE TOPS
2 likesi felt like she wasn't even talking to little dodie anymore it was like so much of that applied to me and so much of it used to and i'm so glad for the things i have overcome and the things i will overcome eventually
0 likesaw my god. beb you, look, so cute, and i know this is going to be happy sad and i'm really not prepared.. <3
0 likes1:10 Oh my lord, I died. 😂😂
0 likescutie! ❤ obsessed with your glasses btw
0 likesgod i love you so much dodie x
0 likes"stop getting yourself in realtionships you don't want to be in" @YOUNGERME LISTEN TO THIS OKAY.
0 likesI THOUGHT MY NOSE LOOKED BLOB-Y AS A KID TOO. I wanted a nose job at 11, but it's shaped out very nicely now.
0 likesSO TOUCHING now i wanna crawl in a hole and cry. ugh.
0 likesI think about situations like this: (It helps me...might help you...Idk)
0 likesSo depending on said situation but it could be like..feeling like everyone's looking at you or you made a tiny mistake but it feels like a massive mistake right now.
I think to myself...what a wonderful world...no..no.
I actually think to myself.....'will this actually matter in a week? A months time? A years time?'
The conclusion I 95% of the time come to is No, no it won't matter.
Everyone has their own worries about themselves.
In the end it won't matter.
I love dodie so much oml
0 likesshe reminds me so much of todd's sister from dirk gently's holistic detective agency
1 likeI love this!
0 likes"giving up streaks" 😂😂😂😂😂
0 likesThis is so cute awhhh
0 likesAh i needed this, thanks <3 x
0 likeslove,break, and learn♡
0 likesYou should make a letter to your older self!
0 likesI wasn't prepared for my queen to upload :D
1 likeI loved this sm
0 likesThis is advice I can take myself. (Except for the Joshua bit)
0 likes'Everything is going to be okay
0 likesI mean your worst fears are gonna come true but that's FINE'
love you dodie<3<3
0 likesDodie my pure smol child
2 likesit's like dodie's talking to me :)))
0 likesI feel like younger me was a happier me. Although she was hella dumb and ignorant, life was soooo much simpler. TBH I dont think my younger self would be happy with who I am right now. sad truth
0 likesI luv u so much!!! Merry Christmas I hope it's amazing for u Xx Can u get a festive reply? Xx
0 likesUnrelated question to this video: How is your laser acne treatment going? Just curious :)
0 likesthank you for making this video
0 likesLove those glasses 👓
0 likes1:10 i'm dying :D
0 likeskinda humorous because all of these are relatable
0 likesYou are brilliant!
0 likesi feel like youre talking to me bc it sounds like me youre talking about in some parts
0 likesthank you for this dodes
0 likesThe first bloody time notification has actually worked. Thank god XD Love this <3
0 likesYAY VIDEOS WE LOVE YOU MOM
0 likesWhere are your glasses from, they are beautiful x
0 likesYou're so cute! can I just ask how you did your eyebrows today?
0 likesYou described younger me holy shit
0 likesi still AM my younger self, and I wonder what my older self would say to me, because honestly I'm kind of a little shit. (I'm not like mean or anything, I'm just iind of annoying, I would never be mean to anyone though, spread kindness. Also saying i would never be mean to anyone makes it sound like I would be mean to people.)
0 likesl absolutely adore you're glasses👍👍👍
0 likesI would say hi it'll just be okay. That's all I would need
0 likesyou seem very happy...im so happy to you happy☺
0 likesDodie I love you so much.
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Ps this helped me a lot, as do all your videos
0 likesthis is good advice, thanks
0 likesthank u for this my babe
0 likesI'm only 15 but I still got somethings to say to a younger me:
0 likes1. You like girls, it's very very gay but also totz okay
2. The first girl who likes you back is not your "soulmate" so don't worry when she stops liking you back, because...
3. You're not alone without her, your friends already know about number 1 and they really couldn't careless.
4. Lighten up a little, everything has started going so fast and yeah that's scary but make it fun bc otherwise you're just bringing yourself down
:)
Does anyone know where she get's her glasses from?
0 likesthis hit me like a truck
0 likesdear younger me, stop freaking out about whether future you will like yourself. I like you always. be kind to urself. also look up sensory processing disorder, it'll save u some time.
0 likesIs this a Dear Young Dodie or a message directed straight to me?😭
0 likesDodie I love you xxx
0 likesily dodie <3
0 likesDodie?
0 likesThanks for this.
I AM NOT CRYING WHAT R U TALKIN ABOUT no actually I am because I can't help but feeling like you are talkin to me as future me or something like this ant OHH THE SYMPATHY
0 likesThis was nice doddie
0 likes"masturbating is not evil."
0 likes-dodie clark 2k16
THE CLAPSSSSSSSS 😍😍😍
0 likeslove u dodieee
0 likesDear younger me, Hey man, don't jump off the roof. you're good, a broken arm ain't fun. also yeah school sucks, but don't fuck it up man.
0 likesI'm 13 and I need this
0 likesi was thinking about doing one of these videos just haven't had the time
0 likesdon't worry... the depression will come
0 likesdon't worry... the depression will come
0 likesi ❤ youuuuu
0 likesoh my god I love you so much
0 likesI know ur talking about ur younger self, but feel like ur talking to meee
0 likesI really do need to stop being so lazy
1 like'don't worry the depression will come' pause 'too dark?' ah
0 likesI FEEL LIKE THIS VIDEO IS DIRECTED AT ME WHAT
0 likesYeesssss gawd I love you🙂
0 likesexcuse me i know what i'm doing...i'm making a huge fucking mess of things, that's what.
0 likesDear younger me:
0 likes1- I know you're scared that you like girls and guys. But honestly, you're fine, and in the near future, it's gonna be okay to like girls.
2- you know all those little problems that you think are the end of the world? NO. ONE. GIVES. A. FLYING. FUCK. There are so much more stressful things in life.
3- I know you think you're fat, and honestly, you are. But come high school, you're gonna look fine as hell.
4- also maybe stop watching my little pony. You're 13.
5- you're struggling a lot right now, but soon, you're gonna have someone who loves you more than life, and he's gonna get you out of that hole.
6- STOP REGRETTING THINGS!!! You can't live in the past!!
7- I'd look up this one band called 5 seconds of summer. You used to listen to them, and they're still awesome.
8- you don't think you have friends, but you do!! You have so many friends around you, it's not even funny!
9- maybe try a different hairstyle than a goddamn ponytail everyday. Jesus christ, you lazy bitch.
10- you have a lot of emotions, and you don't know how to say them to people. Try writing them down. Just write and write and express yourself by your actions, not your words.
dear younger me
0 likesyou are not smarter then anyone at everything,
it also not true that everybody hates you a shock isn't it
you will eventually get friends who really want too be with you and not fight with you I promise
also grieving is okay,grieving different then other people is also okay don't feel guilty about not wanting to talk about your sadness you will come there eventually I promise
also I know you are fancing like 15 boys at the same time,that you think a boy is nice doesn't mean you fancy him it does mean he is a potential friend you don't have to be friends with only girls, boys can be very nice too,
you might think you're not bullying that girl and that it is only funny also for her but the voice back in your head who tells you it is not good what you're doing is right
you will find the girl crying a year later about how she got bullied by you and your "friends" who are most definitely not good friends
also be nicer too your mum she only wants the best for you
also important tip buy skirts and dresses you have very big upper legs and hips your pants are not covering your bottom up properly and everybody can see your ass
new aesthetic glasses?
0 likesI feel irrationally sad for little Dodie because adult Dodie doesn't like her. Y am I like this
0 likesyou look so good aaah
0 likesHELLO DODIEEEEEEEEEEEE ILY:))))
0 likesLuv u💗
0 likesWOOP WOOP NEW VIDEO!!!
0 likeslast time i was this early the youtube algorithm didnt require me to hit the bell
1 like2:26 More like NOSEituation amirite
0 likesHER GLASSES.
0 likesdear younger me - you don't need to worry about disappointing dad. he will be disappointed no matter how hard you try not to. and you don't need him anymore.
0 likesthank you
1 likeNew video wow. Today actually is my birthday. it's become my best day ever))
0 likesthank you
0 likeshugs you
0 likeswhhhheeerrreee are the swank glasses from???
0 likesI didn't get the notification :( glad I opened YouTube and saw it in my sub box
0 likesDamn I missed being early because me an my uke were busy😘
0 likeslet go of her, she doesn't notice you at all.
0 likesHow are Ron and Harry?
1 likei would tell myself to stop trying to be popular. i was a meany
0 likesdear younger me,
0 likesDONT WEAR A FUCKING TARDIS DRESS IN YOUR PASSPORT PHOTO YOU WILL ALWAYS REGRET THAT UGH
dear younger self, you were trash at making usernames, i'm really sorry mate. now i'm stuck with this ://
0 likesyes dodes
0 likesBritish Good Luck Charlie
1 likeDear younger me- you are going to fuck shit up, and you might ruffle some feathers, because THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE DO! Everyone makes mistakes, so just chill out for like 5 minutes!
0 likesI thought the "say" in the beginning said gay
0 likesYes mom
0 likesdear older me,
0 likes•stop bring fake,people like u jus the way u are❤
•stay motivated stop giving up i already hate myself for it
•stop hating fam and friends u dont kno how much it hurts them
•be grateful,mams not lyring when she gives u the lecture bout the kids in africa that have LITREALLY nothing
anxiety is ok stop woring bout everything and remember ur a beauitiful talanted person
love ur 11 year old self alanna🖤
24 TRENDING MOTHER I AM SO PROUD
0 likesGUYS THIS IS 44TH TRENDINGGG
0 likesLOVE BREAK AND LEArrrNNNN
0 likesi hope my blobby nose goes away
1 like0:00 she wrote "gay" didn't she?
0 likesI love this video so so much because I feel like you're sharing advice with us, and not just your younger self 💜
1 likeHi Dodie, how do you stay so positive and make me feel so happy when watching your videos?
1 likethis video is amazing !! its a great way to help younger viewers through that bad part of their life !
1 likealso i am in love with your glasses -
This video seems really old-school-dodie and I love it!! You seem genuinely really happy and i feel like you are spreading that same happiness into everyone's lives. Thanks so much!
0 likesThis has some how really helped me in so many different ways, honesty I was crying watching this, love you dodie, I hope your okay x
0 likesBeing a young person this helps a whole lot. Thankies Dodie 💛
0 likesThis made me so happy. I really needed this. Thank you so much Dodie🌸🌸
0 likesThis actually helped me a lot. I genuinely thank you. <3
1 likeDodie, you amaze me everyday with your brilliant words. I'm a senior who feels so lost at this point but this really helped me. Thank you so much. Keep being beautiful! ^_^
0 likeshi, dodie! you'll probably never see this lol but in case you do, please do know that you've helped me so much. today, I admitted to myself and someone else that I'm happy. there were a few tears and it was quite sweet and painful but nevertheless, I was ecstatic. finally. I actually felt happiness. genuine happiness. and didn't want to cancel it out due to fear of getting extremely sad afterwards. I'm just happy. so happy. and I would never have made it here if it wasn't for your videos. your words. for you. I hope this makes you feel at least a lil bit of how I do. or even just smile.
2 likesthank you SO much. I could never ever repay you but please, come somewhere near me and let me hug you please? the philippines, come tour here. I have some tight hugs and delicious filipino cuisine for you.
all my love,
justine x
as a young girl this?? helped me a lot & made me a smile, im feeling slightly less frightened for the future now. thank u for everything my lovely
1 likeThis was such a wonderful video. Thank you! I've not been the best lately mentally and I found your channel and have been relating to you a lot. You help me through some difficult times. :) O and also, 'Dear Happy' is genius. xx
0 likesI love everything you said, you're like the big sister I secretly wish I had
0 likesdear doddie,
0 likesi only recently came across your videos, and have been on a doddie binge, and i've gotto say you are one of the most relatable person i have come across. your music and your lyrics are amazing and i love listening to your thought streams!! i wish for all the best in everything you do!! much thanks for being yourself!
XOX
Oh thank you, Dodie! Great advice. 😊 you are the REAL one! Love you! 😄
0 likesDodie 😭 you are SO beautiful and wise! And relatable!
1 likethis actually helped me loads. i love you, dodie.
0 likesDodie, I know you probably won't see this, but thank you for all your videos. You are such an inspirational person and I enjoy every single one of them. When I feel sad, there's always one of your vids that makes me smile. Thank you so much <3
0 likesi needed this so much, thank you dodie ❤
0 likesoh this was such a good video. i love your little talky talk videos i feel like we're friends and just have a conversation. this was so good. one of my favorites. inspired me to go do the dishes for my mom so thanks.
0 likesI LOVE THIS SO MUCH and last night I had a dream I met you and I almost cried when I woke up and realized I had not lol
0 likesi love that you know how to love yourself at the same time stay down to earth. i will always and forever stan dodie clark i love u
0 likesI get so overjoyed when Dodie posts I think it may be unhealthy for my heart
0 likesyou're so precious while you say really dark and relatable things
0 likesI need Dodie as my therapist!
2 likesaww this is so sweet and encouraging and great. thanks❤
0 likesI wish I heard these words earlier. Even though this was, technically for younger you, I just wanna thank you! hehe <3
0 likesdear younger me or How To Be A Kind Human and Love Yourself. I love this and I think current us still need to hear this every once in a while.
1 likei think this is really nice life advice generally. i think most of these will help a lot of people <3
0 likesThat was so lovely! Reckon you could CC my younger self while you're at it? She'd REALLY benefit from that advice hahaha
0 likesjust want you to know how much help this video can give to other people, including me :)
0 likeshi dodie you probably won't see this but i guess it's worth the try.
1 likeyou are an amazing person, and you've helped me - and a lot of other people - with a lot of things.
thank you so much for being such an inspiration. please remember that we're here for you and we love you so, so much.
i love you i love you i love you i love you 💙
thank u so much for this?? I know it sounds bad but honestly the vids u make just straight up talking about yourself nd being real w us makes me feel like maybe I'm not as fucked up as I think I am sometimes. also I am also a drama queen lol yikes.
1 likeThis is so nice and pure I love it
0 likesI feel like I live in a constant spiral of wishing I was young again, but also realizing being young is awful. We're all embarassing little babies just trying to figure shit out. And that's okay lol. I guess we need all the humiliating and degrading moments to learn and to see that learning never ends. We're all okay, we just need to be a lil nicer to each other for it.
0 likesI love learning so much about you :)
1 likeEven though you were talking to your younger self some of this advice was quite helpful to me :)
0 likesAfter watching this a few times, I guess what I would tell my younger self is:
2 likes1) Don't let people people walk all over you, your anxiety wouldn't be as bad in the future.
2) Don't listen to them, they're opinion of you doesn't matter.
3) NOBODY REALLY CARES IF YOU CALL THEM BY THE WRONG NAME
4) Yes, that girl IS really pretty
5) Be nice to your sister
6) Masturbating is fine
7) Nobody really hates you
8)Believe me, you don't want to die.
9) Stop asking for stuff you don't need. Your family doesn't have enough money for that.
i'm taking this advice for myself lmao thanks dodie
0 likeswhen you get an ad and on the one hand you want to help out dodie by watching it and on the other you JUST WANT TO SEE HER CUTE LIL FACE
1 likeyou know when you don't know you need something but you really do? yeah, this is that <3
0 likesThis made me smile. I needed this because I am at the age that you are probably talking about...
0 likesThis video really helped me. Thanks boo x
0 likes"everything is gonna be ok" i really needed that (:
0 likesIm smiling like an idiot, thanks for the advice!
0 likesTo me, you are one of the most relatable people on here.
0 likeseven if this was dedicated to your younger self, this was actually really nice to take advice for myself...
1 likealso @ my younger self; you know these unhealthy friends you're stuck with? and these acquaintances who seem super cool? yeah please notice that people should treat you better and hang out with them instead!! don't be a bitch to people though and think you're better then them because guess what!! arrogance isn't really a nice personality trait!! (also stop gossiping about people because they gossip i mean jesus what)
this was so helpful i love dodie
0 likesAHHHHHH I LOVED THIS SO MUCH LIKE TOO MUCH OF THIS RELATES TO MEEE (you don't want to know what my sixth grade self did)😳
0 likesi couldnt stop finding her flipping adorable with her glasses
0 likesdear younger self: not all apologies deserve an "it's okay" in response. you do not have to try so damn hard to fit in. be as strange as you are, be raw, be how you want to be and one day you will find friends as weird as you who will stand by you. hold on to those friends.
0 likesi agree with "hardship is funny" because ive laughed and made jokes about my house burning down at least twice a day since it happened
0 likesDodie, just curious, what age was the version of yourself you were talking to? Love the video by the way!😊
0 likesI wouldn't say anything to my younger self as i am glad that i went through those experiences and i dont know who'd I'd be without them
0 likesThanks so much for the advice love you!! X
0 likesI haven't started watching the video yet but I just wanted to say how lovely you look in this video :) ( ALSO NEARLY 800,000 WOT )
0 likeslove u dodie
0 likesbest part was you saying 'i dont like you' to ur younger self. i dont think i'd like younger me either. still debating on whether younger me would like present me when i don't like present me quite a lot too. thanks for this video dodieeeee ur cool
3:51 - me to the world whenever dodie uploads
1 likeI love this video. Thank you :)
0 likesYOU ARE SO FREAKING FLIPPING AMAZING ....YOU ARE MY IDOL
1 likethis is so precious
0 likesLove this 💕
0 likesWhat would I tell my younger self?? I would tell myself to not doubt myself so much, to have more fun, and to express not suppress my feelings about someone or something. To be myself because there are gonna be people who hate you, but just focus on the ones that love you instead. If I learned this early my middle school career would've went by A LOT easy, let me tell you. But yeah with learning this I have become very comfortable in my own skin and don't change for anyone because I know who I am and will always be. OH and it's okay to cry, everyone needs a good cry here and there. It is normal, but you aren't and that's what makes you uniquely wonderful😊
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I have excepted myself. I am a gay Latina and proud and I would tell my younger self to own it, cause girl you're own badass chick. It's okay if you don't wanna wear dresses because girls can wear suits and you look damn good in one.
1 likeI'm sorry I'm late dodie the videos been out for 2 minutes I'm so late but love everything you do dodie your the best YouTuber ever thanks for all your help and I'll say it early for if there's no videos between now and Christmas so merry Christmas
1 likeI needed this, thanks❤️😁
0 likesthanks it sounds so co cute and comfortable but im still afraid and sad. anyway love u forever dodie xxx
0 likesdodie! sick of losing soulmates came on in a coffee shop i was visiting yesterday <3
0 likesthis is cute ♡
1 likeDODIE I SAID THIS AT THE INSECURITY VIDEO AND I'LL SAY IT AGAIN I FREAKING LOVE YOUR NOSE YOU ADORABLE LITTLE SHIT
1 like"just use your brain" definitely something younger me should have heard
0 likeswho will take this advice because you love dodie and will listen to her because of her experience? because i know i will.
0 likeswhy in the world would someone dislike such a meaningful video
0 likesI'm accidently kinda early woooooooo
0 likesThank you for this video though, I'm still quite young and a few of these really hit home (especially the dishes one oops)
Its funny to think what kind of stuff I'll want to say to Teenage Emma once I'm older, and what I'll look back on and regret
This is amazing omg💞
0 likesI feel sooooo normal after this... or maybe I'm just as weird as you are o.O well idc, I'm happy I can relate to some other human being' feelings and I'm happy that that human being is so talented and smart, I still got hope my stupid life can have some sense oneday xD
0 likeshMmmM this is probs v similar to what i would say to my younger self tbh, my main hard-hitting point would be ur one about how no one is looking at you, or judging u half as much as u think they are!!!! everyone's worried about themselves, pls breathe and don't let that insecurity/anxiety consume u. live ur life!!!
0 likesYOU'RE SO ADORABLE OMG
2 likes💙💛💙
0 likesAlso, your glasses are amazing
wow this is useful specifically in calming down my complex about my HUGE nose
0 likesahh this is such a sweet video i love it
0 likesWhere did you get your glasses? They're lovely!
0 likesyou will break
0 likesyou will learn
everything will be okay <3
my heart wasn't reAdy for tHAT
this was sweet xxx <3
0 likesall these things i need to say to my younger self
0 likesi have always wanted to do something like this!
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This should be a youtube tag 😄
0 likesThank you for three minutes of advice
0 likesI love you doddie u are awesome
0 likesi want to learn to play ukulele. which one should i buy?????
0 likesbtw i love you so much, thank you for everything☺️
thank you, dodie, thank you thank you thank you
1 likeIf I was talking to my younger self I'd probably ask them if they had a time machine so I wouldn't be stuck in the past, in a non sarcastic way probably something like 'All your friends are going to move and what she says doesn't matter' not going to go into detail on who 'she' was 'cos that's private information
1 likeYour eyes are so gorgeous!! ❤
0 likesi cant wait for her to reply to her Dear 25 year old me vid ((:
2 likesAWH I love this.
0 likesThanks for this Dodie lyl :)
0 likesThis is all just so accurate do you have a time machine?
0 likesDodie brings me so much happiness I can't ahksosvskznsodbs
0 likesoh dodie i was crying anyway, thankssssss
0 likesWas doing homework but yeah right dodie>homework any day and btw I love this because it's a message to me as well
0 likesDodie, you're so cute.
0 likesOmg I love this!
1 likeAre those new glasses?? They're niiiice :)
1 likeyou should be one of those inspirational speakers..... or just be in a Disney movie
0 likesaww i missed these kind of videos!
0 likesI legit just woke up and my notifications like DODIE UPLOADED A NEW VID WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in my face, but it's not a bad way to start my morning lolz
0 likesI love your videos so much
0 likesi cried a little um, i love you
1 likeokay is it me but when you wore those glasses you eyes look larger😅 is this anime irl😂😂
1 like"No one knows what they're doing" - that explains a LOT...
0 likesu sounded so cute as a kid aw I wish I could be u
0 likeslove ya dodes :)
0 likesyou're so great i love you
0 likesIf I was talking to my younger self I'd probably ask them if they had a time machine so I wouldn't be stuck in the past, in a non sarcastic way probably something like 'All your friends are going to move and what she says doesn't matter' not going to go into detail on who 'she' was 'cos that's private information
0 likesLove from the Philippines !! 💛🇵🇭
0 likesLord dodie you're lovely
0 likesDODIE IS GORGEOUS
1 likeAmazing <3
0 likesthis a great video x
0 likesThink I'd say something like that as well!
0 likeswait you think you were a weird kid? i literally ate my parents couch so they had to buy a new one hhh
0 likesYour glasses are so cute
0 likescan anyone tell me what glasses dodie is wearing please?? xx
0 likesI love this
0 likesI know this wasn't directed to me (obviously) but I really needed it
0 likesSo dear 14 years old me, it's okay to also like girls, it isn't just a phase and also please don't spend your breaks in the restroom, but with your friends, they like you. And you'll like your height in 2 years, promise.
1 likeI love that the like to dislikes ratio on this video is 1000 people to 4 ❤️❤️
1 likeThis was so nice
0 likesis it just me or was Dodie a lot like Hedy in this vid? ik they r sisters and they're alike but ya know
0 likes'love, break and learn'
0 likesGREAT VIDEO X
0 likesOk so I love this
0 likesThis helped ^_^
0 likesi didnt get a notification cause they're always late but HI IM HERE AND I LOVE DODIE V MUCH
0 likesi lovelovelove this video sm
0 likesI luuurv your glasses where are they from? x
0 likesIVE NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY LOVE YOU DODIE
0 likes2016 will end
0 likesHere's the music you need to listen to
Backup and sync your notws
Love you!
0 likesim waiting for the response to the dear 25yo me video tbh
0 likesI screamed when I saw the notifications
0 likesbless this video
0 likesOooo I needed this
0 likesthis is just great - or more than that
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def more than great
0 likesthank you doodie
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RICEPOTITI "Doodie"
0 likesCaya Bennett thanks will look out for the use of capital letters next time
0 likes@RICEPOTITI Lol no I was quoting how you put Doodie instead of Dodie
0 likesCaya Bennett lmao I'm so flipping stupid 😂
0 likes@RICEPOTITI Nuuu you're great
1 likedoodie is the best name ever let's just call her doodie from now on
2 likesI love you💕
0 likesthis is so important oml
0 likesyou're so cute o:
0 likesUploaded 14 seconds ago omg! First time I'm this early haahhahahaha also these advices are great for my life rn 😂
0 likesI just Finshed listening to Intertwined before watching this
0 likesThen I'm Going to Watch La La Land
I wouldn't like me 😂
1 likeI would say "you dummy why would you ever lie and try to be someone else to fit in you looked ridiculous in that dress mate"
0 likesI love youuu😘😘
0 likesI love you I swear your a smol potato
0 likesAHH DODIE ILY
0 likesthank you for saving my life please reply
1 likeNotice me dodieee. I love you!!
0 likesfuck,,, ur so amazing
0 likesI think this was a message to me..... fuck. Except I know I'm gay and going out with people thing is totally not true! (Yet?)
0 likes'dear dan, your hair is shit'
0 likesthank you
0 likesILYSFM!!!
0 likesAH.
2 likesI love you
okay
bye
DODIEEEE
0 likesYou're so pretty wowza
0 likesbless
0 likesHi younger dodie
0 likesDig the specs
0 likesi thought you were frannerd/fran meneses wtf
0 likesI keep getting unsubbed 😔
0 likesmeow :3
0 likesyou are me
0 likesumm I love you? 💕💕
0 likesyessss
0 likes😊😊😊😊
0 likesDear younger me, STOP BEING SUCH AN IDIOT, if you're not prepared to kiss someone, you don't have to, i know that he looks like a good person but he isn't... believe in me. Help mom in the dishes, i know it's boring but you need to help her. CRY please, CRY because one day you'll forget how to. You'll miss some friends, but don't be afraid you'll meet others persons, and they will be much better than everyone you have ever meet.
0 likesClean your room, and please give love on everything that everyone gives you or everything that someone says to you.
And finally, you're a pretty your little dumb, put this in your mind!
Be safe!
Cutie pie
0 likesEveryone doesn't do it... wtf
0 likesWhat is a blobby nose
0 likesWhy am I you as a teen what
0 likesWow your beautiful
0 likesFukkk yehhh so true
0 likesStrange one
0 likesHELLO wow I got here pretty fast.
0 likeshello to all the awesome weird
0 likesAnd amazing people on the comment section.!!!?
This is such an awkward video to watch at some points...
2 likesThe dishes one I don't understand cause no
2 likesuwu
0 likesIlysm
0 likespast me probably would not like current me lol
0 likeslike
at all
58 mins early excited
0 likesomg I cant get off u xxxxxxxxxxxx ^^
0 likesWho's Joshua copiard?
0 likesNotif squad where u at?
0 likesI like you
0 likesit's my birthday :)
0 likes30 trending baby
0 likesP.L.O.T
0 likesC.o.n.t.e.n_t
D.ø.d.l.3
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I'm not subbed : /
0 likeshiiiii 😍😘❤
0 likesI don't understand stand what this is for
0 likesShe kinda reminds me of Anne Frank
0 likesgoyl y are you so pRETTY
0 likesThis is a really nice message that I really needed right now. Thank you so much dodie ❤️
0 likesHI DODIE I LOVE YOU the entire intertwined ep has been on repeat for weeks AH i love it
0 likesYou make me so happy and this has been really helpful to me!! (I just got a fringe and I hated it but now I love it,this has no relevance to this video but I wanted you to know) 💖💖
0 likesawe this is so cute, youre always so creative and your videos are so good!! aaaa
0 likesholy heck your skin looks so clear and just everything about this look i'm alive
0 likesDamn I wish I could show this to twelve-year-old me... 9 YEARS TOO LATE DODIE
1 likeReplies (1)
Also p interesting watching this next to 'Dear 25 year old me'
0 likesHi, I LOVE YOU! You're so talented!
1 likeIlysm dodie you are soo cute and I love you ❤💛💚💙💜🖤 and this is a really sweet video
2 likesaw this is cute i love you dodie
0 likesI love you Dodie!
0 likesI LOVE YOU DODIE !!!!
1 likeI loveeee you dodie💛💛
1 likeomg I love you Dodie <3
0 likesdodie giving dodie advice,, cute
0 likesyou're so talented ily
0 likesthis is amazing
0 likesyoure so amazing
0 likesLove this video
0 likesThe Dodes!!!!! 💕
0 likesLove you! X
1 likeI shall take this on board...
2 likeswhile the video loads i just wanna say that
0 likesi l o v e y o u
Ily Dodie
1 likeSo excited for this and so early
1 like<3
0 likesI love uuuu
1 likeTWO MINUTES AGO IF DODIE REPLIES OH MY LIFE DJDHFGFGGHFUFHFHFHF #twittersquad
1 likeYass dodie
1 likeI've never been so early!! (Kisses from Paris)
0 likesi don't think I have ever been this early.
2 likesOH IM SO EARLY IT FILLS ME WITH GLEE
1 likeHey look I'm actually early for once
1 likeI've never been so early
1 likeI miSS YOu can we hug again
0 likesYour beautiful
2 likesLYSM❤️
0 likesI'm haPPY
0 likesilusm qt
1 likeim so early omg
0 likesi'm so EARLY
0 likesWhaddup
0 likes27th on trending
0 likesily
0 likeswhere is danni
0 likesyaaaaasss
0 likesam i eaRLY DODIE ILY
0 likesWhooohh
0 likesDANNI BROOKFIELD
0 likesIly
1 likeThats tittle have copyright with tge Mercy Me band with his song Dear Younger Me
0 likesdanni
0 likesuhm w ehave the same glasses whatt
0 likes!!!!!!!!!!
0 likesNo pls.
0 likesactually early yet not
0 likesSina ?
0 likeshello jello
0 likesAre you still looking at your comments?
2 likesim early mate
0 likesThis comment is useless and will soon get lost within all the other comments, because I don't know what else to put 😕😂
1 likeand her editing is really bad
0 likesWow I am eaaaaarly
0 likesOml you look like a female Harry Potter!
0 likes11 seconds ago!
1 likeI liked everything about this except, high-waisted jeans look terrible on MOST people!
0 likes88 thousand view and this is on trending. Wtf YouTube. Get your shit together
0 likesthose fake glasses tho
0 likesThis wasn't as good as Cyr's
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Cam Reid truth
0 likesShe seems like the fake "quirky" type or the buzzfeed "relatable" type. I know people these days say not to care about what people think, but you should. Just don't take it to hard, but do take it into account when doing something. The self love revolution has made people rude and inconsiderate and disguising it as being yourself and independent.
0 likeshello
0 likesDear younger doddle or whatever your name is, you're going to develop a LOT of wrinkles when you're older
0 likesI hate videos like this cause when one person does one then another person joins in and it's the same topic.
0 likes1st?
0 likesHi
0 likesWi
0 likesB
0 likesget contact's and stop Pokeing yourself
0 likesi hate being that person but the reflections in your glasses as you move your head around bothers me so much
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Anamika Mahesj I think they're actually really pretty! Makes it look like she's looking at magical things!
13 likesThis is pure cringe.
0 likesThose glasses are obnoxious AF. Its not cute.
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