6-7 years old, and all would say “You’re so cute and young!” and “Be happy that you’re younger.” However I was never happy being younger, I would envy the older kids who could climb the monkey bars, and could be on the taller swings.
8-9 years old, and all would say “You're so pretty!” and “Your dresses are so pretty!” However, I was never happy with that. I didn’t want to wear dresses anymore, and I wanted to fit in. While I was stuck wearing dresses all the other kids would wear jeans and T-shirts.
10-11 years old, and all would say “You need to start acting your age.” and “Why don’t you wear dresses anymore.” However despite my efforts, everyone would still treat me like I was not a person- like a doll you can just dress however you want.
12-13 years old, and all would say “You need to grow up!” and “Why don’t you ever come out of your room?” So, I started playing video games, isolating myself so I didn’t have to deal with life at times. However, I didn’t know what to do- I couldn’t help it that I wanted to be in my room a lot of the time.
14-15 years old, and all would say “Why do you just play video games? Get out more.” So, I just ignored what they said. I didn’t have a reason to go out anymore- besides from school.
16-17 years old, and all would say “You should start doing things, don’t be lazy.” I listened and did just that.
18-24 years old, I wanted more in this world- I wanted to be a book writer; and all would say “You have a job, and a roof over your head. Be grateful.” Thinking they were right, I just did that- Giving in to whatever they said.
25-35 years old, and all would say “You should think about having kids!” I didn’t want that though. I wasn’t ready for love.
36-40+ years old, now I look out my window and see little kids- laughing. I wish I did what I wanted when I was younger, or at least stood up for myself and told them how I felt. Now it’s too late…
8-9 years old, and all would say “You're so pretty!” and “Your dresses are so pretty!” However, I was never happy with that. I didn’t want to wear dresses anymore, and I wanted to fit in. While I was stuck wearing dresses all the other kids would wear jeans and T-shirts.
10-11 years old, and all would say “You need to start acting your age.” and “Why don’t you wear dresses anymore.” However despite my efforts, everyone would still treat me like I was not a person- like a doll you can just dress however you want.
12-13 years old, and all would say “You need to grow up!” and “Why don’t you ever come out of your room?” So, I started playing video games, isolating myself so I didn’t have to deal with life at times. However, I didn’t know what to do- I couldn’t help it that I wanted to be in my room a lot of the time.
14-15 years old, and all would say “Why do you just play video games? Get out more.” So, I just ignored what they said. I didn’t have a reason to go out anymore- besides from school.
16-17 years old, and all would say “You should start doing things, don’t be lazy.” I listened and did just that.
18-24 years old, I wanted more in this world- I wanted to be a book writer; and all would say “You have a job, and a roof over your head. Be grateful.” Thinking they were right, I just did that- Giving in to whatever they said.
25-35 years old, and all would say “You should think about having kids!” I didn’t want that though. I wasn’t ready for love.
36-40+ years old, now I look out my window and see little kids- laughing. I wish I did what I wanted when I was younger, or at least stood up for myself and told them how I felt. Now it’s too late…
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