- not having to worry about money
- it was more acceptable to be shy
- your hopes and dreams felt more believable
- it felt like there was always someone stronger and wiser than you so ultimately all you had to do was ask an adult for help and you'd be ok
- everything felt like an adventure
- it was more magical
- having no concept of what depression or anxiety was
- having no concept of heartbreak
- having no concept of how scary growing up is
- everyone made it seem like being a grown-up would be great and you could do whatever you wanted
- christmas time
- it was easier to be entertained
- no periods!
- you felt more hopeful
- the future seemed exciting rather than scary
- birthdays were fun / something to look forward to rather than dread
- didn't have to clean!
- people were encouraging and positive about you and your hopes etc, unlike being older and being exposed to adults being cynics and getting knocked down
- things sounded a lot easier e.g. "all you have to do is get grade A's and go to uni and then you can do anything you want!"
- not having the hassle of plucking eyebrows + shaving
nov 19 2015 ∞
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