#Dearme campaign

[kml218]

In honor of international woman's day (Sunday, March 8th) there is a YouTube and Twitter campaign going on that was created to empower young woman.

The idea behind it is that growing up is hard. So if you could go back in time and share some words of wisdom with your teenage self, what would you say?

[kml218]

I'll start.

#dearme you are beautiful and true friends should never make you feel like you aren't. Keep your heart open to change and don't be afraid to be silly and make mistakes. High school is a short blip in your life and there are greater things to come.

[grumpycat88]

#dearme you aren't defined by the men in your life. Form your own dreams and aspirations that only have yourself in mind. Men and women can be mean. At the end of the day, you have yourself and your family. Try to enjoy every second you have with your family even if it's not the cool thing to do! You don't get bonus points for being cool. Also, stop stressing about chemistry. You'll never need to know chemical compositions again.

[lasawyer91]

#Dearme life is hard. The hardest lesson you will learn is that not everyone has your best interest in mind. Follow your heart and don't give up your dreams. Boys and friends will come and go but your choices will live with you for ever

[nachomomma]

#dearme ditch the boyfriends and hang out with your friends. They're way more fun.

[llambrose]

Mar 5, 2015 21:20:14 GMT -5 nachomomma said:

#dearme ditch the boyfriends and hang out with your friends. They're way more fun.

Yes to this! I missed out on so much fun to be with dumb boys that didn't deserve it. I really hope my daughter doesn't date until she is in college at there earliest. There is so much more to life than dating.

[lexishay]

#dearme there is so much more to life than the relationship you're in. Spend your time with the ones who truly love you rather than the boy who doesn't. Don't take anything from any guy and if he cheats or hurts you in anyway leave the first time. It seems hard but it's so worth it in the long run.

[akenned4]

Mar 5, 2015 8:16:27 GMT -5 kml218 said:

I'll start.

#dearme you are beautiful and true friends should never make you feel like you aren't. Keep your heart open to change and don't be afraid to be silly and make mistakes. High school is a short blip in your life and there are greater things to come.

[hazelnut]

#dearme you are too smart and beautiful to settle for a boy who can't see that. Don't let anyone change who you are or who you aspire to be. Don't let anyone, especially a boy, hold you back. Take advantage of the time you have with your friends because you won't always have the time later. You are more than your weight. You are NOT fat, so stop starving yourself. Lastly, your parents probably are right, so take a minute to think about what they're saying and consider doing what they're asking of you. They only have your best interest at heart.

[akenned4]

#dearme Don't assume you know everything, or anything for sure -- you will very likely be proven wrong.