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People are sharing their wholesome stories with #Hey19YearOldMe

‘You’re gonna come out as trans and it goes okay.’

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People are looking back on their younger selves with the Hey19YearOldMe hashtag.

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Started by @HashtagRoundup, the trend has people sharing their heartwarming, meaningful, and even funny stories. Most people, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, are sharing how their lives got better since they were a teen.

“You’re good enough. you’re not lonely and you’re loved #Hey19YearOldMe,” Twitter user @basmaasker wrote.

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Some Twitter users who are currently 19 years old find the hashtag a little weird. “#Hey19YearOldMe, it’s been a few months now. I wish you could love and trust yourself a bit more because you nice keep going. But stop procrastinating your driving license you stupid brat,” Twitter user @floweretjimin wrote.

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Some are sharing sensible advice for their younger selves, while others are sharing cheeky calls for YOLO (You Only Live Once)–the responses ranging from, “#Hey19YearOldMe you are not fat” to “Steal more drinks.”

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Some are sharing investment advice: Invest in Amazon, Google, and Apple. Do not invest in Beanie Babies or Enron.

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And many are assuring their younger selves that everything turns out fine over time. The LGBTQ community is especially represented in this last chunk. “#Hey19YearOldMe I’m very proud of you for #comingout! It may not seem like it right now, but @ItGetsBetter! #25years #LGBTQ,” Twitter user @thegratefulboss wrote.

Other advice includes urging their younger selves to stop pretending to be straight, go see a therapist, and to break up with their boyfriends.

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“#Hey19YearOldMe, you’re trans! In about a year you’re gonna start trying to untangle the web that’s been bothering you all your life, and it’s gonna be a long 7-8 years. If I could spare you that, I would. You’re trans, girl, embrace it,” Twitter user @JessicaJArmst wrote.

“Your gay and it’s okay. Jesus doesn’t hate you and you don’t need to hate yourself for something you can’t control. I know you keep trying to pray the gay away but eventually you’ll learn to love yourself for exactly who you are,” Twitter user @jazzyshmazzy3 wrote. “Also, stop crashing your cars.”

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