Think about yourself before others. Stay strong and stand up for yourself. You only need yourself in this world. Be independent.

 Don't let your mom's problems eat away at you. You are not her and will never be her. She will work them out for herself.

 Don't let yourself go. Hold on to who you are and do not let a boy who told you all of these wonderful things distort your morals. In the end he wont be there but you will. So tell me is he really worth it?

 I wish you had learned earlier on that you have the amazing power to change your life and the world with simple thoughts and attitude adjustments. Say yes to opportunity and no to negativity. Remember that magic you used to dream about? Believe me, it exists. And you have it. Use it.

 At my age you still will not know who you are, or what you are doing. Stop wasting time on it and just be whoever you are at this moment. That will be enough.

 Don't marry him. I know that you have a child with him, but just don't. Marriage doesnt guarantee happiness.

 If you don't feel loved by the person you're with, let them go. Find someone who will make you feel more loved with actions instead of words. With looks instead of touches, and with sincerity instead of lies. You deserve it.

 Don't sweat high school. The losers and the cool kids all swap roles before age thirty.