Dear teenage girls...

Dear teenage girls...this video is for you. I know that I am a guy, but I thought it would be a good idea for you to hear some advice from some fellow ladies.
I am just here to start the conversation, not end it. I hope this video helped you in anyway possible. Sending lots of love to each and every one of you.
love, j
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[@joeykidney]

Honestly I am so blown away by the amount of love given in the comments, there is nothing for me to say. Just keep going

[@mollythorner2242]

Joey Kidney you love me?! Wow thx

[@mollythorner2242]

Btw why is there a j at the end at tour comment?

[@kamilidancy1674]

Hi Joey I have a friend his name is Kevin and yes I did like him but later I realized that it was on because he was the only person who stuck up for me against the kids that were bullying me so we decided to be friends he has stopped responding to my text and barely answers the phone I don’t want to end this friendship. But I feel very alone do u have any advice

[@alyssaandrews3503]

Dear teenage girls, never apologize for being who your are, for living your best life, and being the best version of you. Dear teenage girls, embrace your brains you’re smart not just a pretty face cause under that pretty face is a beautiful and crazy smart brain. And lastly... Dear teenage girls, never change who you are for someone else it’s NEVER worth it but if you do decide it’s time for a change please only do it with your best intentions in mind

[@maryduran-hammond840]

@@kamilidancy1674 I just have had this experience. Me and my best friend dated and it was great...at first then we kinda fell off and he said he fell out of love with me. then he said he did love me. and then he said he was confused and he didn't know what he wanted. I felt so alone when I had so many people around me! Then me and him tied our ends together and became friends again. I was still hooked on him. He was there for me thick and thin and he was there when I had no one else. But he left out of nowhere. I found out he got another girl and it broke me. I didn't know what to do. So I started loving myself. Trying to hang out with friends and just be me! He gave me a lot of stress. I would look at my phone constantly to see if he would text me no response. So when he ran back to me I didn't respond. Yes, it is so hard! It was and still is hard to let the friendship be gone I never thought in a million years me and him won't be as close as we are. I still love him like crazy because we just had a big connection but I learned that he wanted me to chase him. NEVER chase a boy. It will be hard I promise it will be. But you have to keep your head up show him how amazing you are and what a great person you can be. You are not alone I promise you will get through this even though it will be hard! Don't give up on yourself and don't feel alone you got this! I am still going through this because it happened within this past month. I just stayed strong and I keep working on me!

[@thiskidneedsmedicine]

idk why I'm watching this as a 22 year old dude

[@anukale9200]

Kevin and Lill 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joeykidney]

because you are just supporting a friend :)

[@kaylaann7566]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@katelynnb.7433]

Bc you wanna know what they’re thinking

[@joannemathew4751]

@Booger if caring about someone is weird then yes @Kevin and lill is weird

[@jordanleigh8849]

“i have never been a teenage girl” oh thank you joey i didn’t know that

[@alondras.5948]

Lol yeah

[@joeykidney]

just reminding the people!

[@gymnasticslovely5405]

Lol

[@hannahpearson3814]

Joey Kidney oml 😂

[@boymygenius]

lmfao

[@sloanesantre6414]

The best advice to give to a teenage girl is that in 5-10 years, no one is going to remember the jeans you had, the makeup you had, or the haircut you had. What people will remember is “oh yes, she was super nice!” Would you want someone to think of you as pretty or nice? Well, every girl is both. The happiest girls are the prettiest girls. If other people are body shaming you, don’t let them change how you feel because you were not born to be judged by others you were born to serve the lord. You are perfect the way you are and your body is just a suit for your beautiful soul inside of it💖

[@strwberrys9303]

❤️❤️❤️

[@airyfairyfae]

“can’t swear, you’re a teen” the kids swearing since 3rd grade would like to disagree lol

[@lovelykitty42]

Right?

[@dasha.ramirez]

The kids swearing since kindergarten also lmao😅 I didn't swear outLOUD until 5th grade. I was a late cursor😅😅

[@lovelykitty42]

Dasha Ramirez, really. I thought 5th grade was the grade ppl started cursing out loud

[@sunflowerr4808]

Haha ima freshman I still don’t swear, I don’t plan to ever start either😂💀

[@airyfairyfae]

Sunflowerr i don’t swear a lot lol and i defiantly don’t swear in front of adults

[@chloeseasyguitartutorials4100]

Some advice: Your mental and physical health are more important than finding a relationship with someone or stressing over schoolwork. Self care is really important.

[@kc2642]

Chloe's Easy Guitar Tutorials thank you I really needed to hear the second one right now. (End of the school year in quarantine is killing me)

[@chloeseasyguitartutorials4100]

@@kc2642 Same, I fell so behind so I made a list I've everything I need to do and I split it into days so I do a certain amount of things a day. It's really helping me get organized

[@alyviab7946]

Kitt 8 schoolwork is more important for me because I can possibly fail the grade rn. I didn’t get a lot of work done, it was because I was worried about mental health :/

[@ko.1903]

Chloe's Easy Guitar Tutorials school doesn’t think that.

[@chloeseasyguitartutorials4100]

@@ko.1903 I know, it's really annoying

[@taylorrichman473]

if you friend loses her self over a boy just wait for her. she will come back. and she will need you more then ever when he leaves to help her find herself again

[@awarenessvillage]

So true, great advice!

[@jacquelinef.5722]

this is a beautiful advice

[@louisegrigg1118]

Love this!

[@leepy0625]

U mean *if* he leaves

[@macivickers2231]

...thank you. from a girl who lost herself because of a guy

[@shantelsmedley8274]

i asked my boyfriend where he'd like to be in 10 years and he told me he wants to have a good job as a lawyer and change life for other people and the last thing he said was if i can i want to be with you and it warmed my heart cause hes caring about himself first

[@user-fp1hg1ev4h]

Dear teenage girls: Be you. Whether being you, is weird, crazy, goofy or strange, oh well. Dont think you have to act, dress, or change the way you are because you dont think you are good enough. You are beautiful, exactly the way your are. You get one life. You get one body- your very own unique body. So treasure it. Love the skin your in as well as what's within ❤ We have got this x

[@kamen_akuma8471]

"Love the skin your in as well as what's within ❤" I love that.

[@user-fp1hg1ev4h]

@@kamen_akuma8471 thank you! It's my everyday quote and I feel like it's really important for everyone to know 🥰❤

[@theslushdiaries4535]

thankyou for this

[@user-fp1hg1ev4h]

@@theslushdiaries4535 np 🥰

[@aspeng_thegirlwholived]

Thank u soo much, Made my day...

[@sarahmarie1305]

„dear teenage girls, brush your teeth twice a day.”

[@jule5988]

this really helped me so much 😭😭

[@liz-gj1vz]

yes. she inspired me. my life is stress free now.

[@flyorwalk1743]

I mean she is definitely giving a good advice 😂😂

[@lucydragneal103]

Lol I already do that

[@miss_anonymousx4975]

Thanks

[@yoseigalvez7644]

Damn! The girl who say this is so right: “Never be so loyal to someone that you betray yourself in the process”. That’s real! If helping other person or “make them happy”, or be with them, means you have to change yourself or betray your beliefs and values, it’s not worth it. It drains your energy, believe me, I been there before, and it’s horrible feeling that you can’t share something because they won’t like it and will go. Never please neveeer hide parts of you soul in order to be with someone. At the end of the day, that parts will want to go out. Be yourself since the beginning and the right people will stay with you. And will help you become a better person ❤️❤️ This is a beautiful video 🙌🏼💖

[@evelynhajzl3938]

I absolutely agree, and want to point out that this advice doesn't only go for the romantic relationships in your life. Through my teenage years, I've had friends that changed or were toxic in my life that I wasted my time and energy on trying to keep those unhealthy friendships alive. You deserve so much more than that. Never let yourself think anything g different. Also, don't be afraid of losing friends or fear people not liking you because you walked away because you can't lose "friends" that you never had, and it gives you the opportunity to surround yourself with people who love and care about you. You will be so much happier and that's all that matters. Trust me, I lived it.

[@stephaniethomas8426]

that is sooo true I did that it hurt me to the point I didn’t even want to get out of bed sometimes. I remember my mom ask me how I could deny myself for, well, nothing in return. I promise u it’s not worth it, and I’m much happier now.

[@TheJosieChannel]

Yes, I want to know who she is. That was so good🤍🤍

[@brodunskiswag725]

“Can’t swear, you’re a teen.” Sir we are sailors when it comes to cursing 💀

[@metalfamilyfanandqueenfan]

Stop thinking your tough teenager girls

[@hannaringneshoff3759]

I know that we love to curse, but that is one thing I hated and still hate about being influenced. I got so many friends that cursed in every sentence and made only sex jokes. Now I am trying to distance myself because I found out that cursing doesn’t really make me happy. I can curse once in a while. But not as often as I am used to do

[@sugaranddiesel]

be careful what you tolerate, because you’re just letting them know that it’s ok to continue.

[@anniefrank3249]

That’s a good one. Knowing your boundaries is really important when your a teen I think.

[@millieclark5379]

Attention all girls... The amount of years you have known someone doesn't equate to the strength of a friendship. A girl you have known for 10 could change and become toxic. A girl you met a month ago could be one of your soul mates. Keep that in mind. And if your friends do become toxic don't let it taint all of your memories you still had good times, you were both kind to each other else you wouldn't be friends in the first place. Just remember to stay you because you ate the greatest you I have ever met :) (a letter to teenage girls from a teenage girl)

[@amysophia1314]

Millie Clark absolutely!!! True words! Xo

[@amysophia1314]

ღ MekachikuPlayz ღ THATS so wonderful!! Happy for you. Childhood friends come and definitely go. But as you grow. Your friend circle lessons. That’s when you meet your true 💯 so happy for you !!

[@gretzkyyy5645]

And don't be afraid to have multiple friend groups!! Everyone says that you meet new friends in high school and your old ones drift off, but if you're in an awesome friend group, you don't HAVE to leave. You can be in two or more groups and hang out with different groups at different times. I have a group I've been with since middle school and we've only grown closer, but I'd be lying if I said my friend group in theatre aren't some of my best and most hilarious friends.

[@leticiafernandes3991]

I need this in my wall

[@sierramunoz5549]

ღ MekachikuPlayz ღ so happy for you❤️

[@itssallymarie]

People say all the time “just be yourself” that’s hard to do when u don’t know what that means. Who am I? Being yourself means to do right by yourself, your beliefs, and your morals.

[@darlynea7189]

omg yeah, I’m like a half of everything, always indecisive and don’t know what I want to be or what I am

[@ellacarrington7998]

Yes I don't even know myself

[@gymnasticslovely5405]

Just do what inspires you and what you love just make sure it’s not hurting anyone

[@vitiated1733]

i don’t even know what i like to do, it changes per my stage in life; so about, a few weeks at a time, so i do not know who i am.

[@itssallymarie]

ッDara Me too. And the hardest part is excepting that that’s okay

[@norzy6654]

Some advice: That person, whether your gf or bf, does not determine your worth and they are not what completes you. Not getting asked to homecoming or prom doesn't mean much in the future and again does not determine your desirability as a person. Go out with your girls, dress up, have fun, or have a netflix night instead. Being introverted doesn't mean you're less likeable either, and being outspoken and opinionated doesn't make you a bitch. Above all be kind to yourself and others.

[@p3t3r826]

♥️♥️♥️

[@annlyno9942]

“Dear teenage girl who... hates your body” Me: OH HEYYYY!!🙈✨

[@zakiahkates7503]

ME

[@talianiwa]

did someone call me 😌

[@soli8066]

You shouldn’t ur beautiful girl 🥺🥰

[@hailey3924]

ME

[@pancakesarefabulous2068]

Same hehe

[@savannahrose9060]

Dear teenage girls, Never let fear be your compass♥️

[@awarenessvillage]

That's beautiful!

[@shayleebrooks7326]

Savannah Rose yesssss i love this!!!

[@federicabuso1342]

how? I'm changing and basically don't know anything about myself, and the things I do know, I doubt of. I don't know who I am. How can I not live in fear?

[@abby8339]

that's cute but it's kinda late for that :/ thank you though

[@zaynlouis6183]

❤❤❤

[@tyiaela7317]

Hey Joey, I just wanted to say I dont have a dad. And this talk made me feel so whole. I finally got the dad talk I can't really have with my mom. This video wasn't just for your future daughter it was for all of us who haven't experienced any of this. Thank you so much 💛

[@melissamartinez7950]

I second😭

[@trinitywilliams4534]

I feel the same way and it’s a rough road.

[@moonluvr7]

🤧 yes. & honestly thankful for it.

[@paigechristian4821]

Yes I love you 😘

[@summergeelhoed8591]

Maybe that’s why I’m watching it really helps

[@chelseacox9895]

When your quietly being gay in the corner like 'haha yeah, boys-'

[@brisa3767]

Creo que aplicaría también para los gays así que...no veo problema

[@WeeHobbit87]

Part 1: Boys Me, a lesbian: _interesting_

[@oathkeeperkeyblade2746]

Same here ✌️ happy pride month!

[@rebeckaalmgren8118]

Omg same

[@jaelynshepherd6783]

Same :))

[@juicyfroot1016]

Yup, same.

[@gerardsleftsock3946]

Literally me

[@elizabethsummer5706]

Dear teenage girls.... I was in your shoes not to many years ago, so here is some advice that I could have used when I was a teen... -yes girls are known for being kind, caring and considerate. But there is a line, don't let people walk all over you and don't give people to many chances -It's hard. But don't take clothing sizes and numbers too seriously. The commercial industry has unrealistic standards and they aren't consistent across the board. As long as you are happy and like the clothes you are wearing who cares. -You're emotions will be a rollercoaster and inconsistent a lot of the time thanks to hormones. It's ok, It's normal, You're not crazy. Just know when you need your space vs. when you could use a hug and be with your people. And as Joey says- stay you, stay beautiful.

[@hannaanh1637]

thank you... really helpful advice

[@theotherone865]

Thank you, I feel like this is older sister advice and it's nice to have a 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 sister. 💜

[@ducktalia12]

if your “friend” is making you feel bad. leave them. there is so much people out there💜

[@baileyc1852]

Yes yes yes

[@mia-rh3xp]

Joey: “and behalf of all teenage boys I’m sorry we suck” Me: “yea tell me about it”

[@cizzy_6828]

i dont think you realise how luck your future children are, this even made me tear up and i haven't a clue who you are! thank you for this, really

[@keisz4839]

One thing someone once told me and that really changed my perspective is this: It's not because you don't love yourself that you're not lovable. That just means that you're not your own type. But you're somebody's type, and that person will love you just the way you are.

[@hellod4036]

Keilyne Szulman, whoa. That also changed my perspective. I never thought of it that way.

[@sarahw768]

I love this explanation. My friend keeps telling me that the phrase "how can u love someone else if u cant love urself?" is true. But I never agreed with that. I thought just bc I don't love myself doesnt mean I cant love my family or friends or a guy. Like u said, I'm just not my own type. I prefer people who dont remind me of myself.

[@tanibabi2488]

you know, i used to beat myself up so much thinking about how no one even likes me (not just in a romantic way but in general) because i dont like myself. i thought there was something seriously wrong with me and that i have to completely change myself to normal and be liked by other people, and ultimately to just be happy. i have never once heard anyone ever in my life say that not loving yourself does not make you unlikeable. i have always been told that for people to like you, you must like yourself, and i ended up spiraling down this dark hole, constantly wondering what it took for other people to like me and all the ways i could change myself over time but i was never really happy in the end. thank you so much for saying this..... i never knew i could live life being unhappy with myself but won't be judged so much for it

[@laurenspring1628]

Well said.

[@keisz4839]

@@tanibabi2488 I'm sure someone out there likes, or even loves you. And if someone does, then you must be able to, some day, find a way to love yourself too :)

[@Sle3plessNights]

"You need your girls" **looks over at all my guy friends** Sorry, you heard him. Everyone's story is different. Female friends? I'm not interested. They've broken me countless times, and so far, not a single guy has hurt me like they did. Keep those who will stay true to you forever, forget the fakes. Love others, bust most importantly, love yourself. 💚

[@laurenspring1628]

Similar situation here. I got bullied when I was 4. It was an all-girls team, so me, a dumb 4-year-old, didn't wanna be friends with girls. I tired a couple of groups of girls in elementary school but wasn't treated right by them either. At recess, I played kickball with the boys (didn't really consider them as my friends since we didn't see each other outside of school, and I didn't confide in them). I got my first lasting friendships in 6th grade, and my first female friend was made in 7th grade. I am in school wanting to peruse performance in trumpet, a male dominant instrument, so most of my friends are guys that are slightly older than me.

[@Sle3plessNights]

@@laurenspring1628 You go! I'm here for you. I myself play trombone, which is heavily dominated by males as well. (Im the only "female" in the section right now,) so a lot of my friends come from my trombone section at school. Keep goin, and follow that dream, I believe in you!

[@laurenspring1628]

@@Sle3plessNights thanks! I know lots of trombone players (most of them are male)! Idk how old you are, but if you're in your late teens and wanna pursue trombone performance, I'd love to meet you!!!

[@Sle3plessNights]

@@laurenspring1628 That'd be pretty cool! Trombone sure is something that I want to persue, haha

[@xxalexaxx548]

I can relate, I have very few friends that are girls. I get along with my guy friends and they don’t cause any drama, I know they will always have my back

[@hayahassan2061]

My advice: You can do EVERYTHING by. your. self. You don’t need anyone or anything. You are strong. You are powerful. Only when u rly rly believe in tht and go on with your dreams and what u wanna reach in life u can say tht u reached tht all by your own. I know u can do it. U are strong enough for everything!❤️❤️❤️

[@brookethomas5158]

thank you. I needed that. I'm going to college this year and Ive never been without my parents for anything. When I moved to a new school bc of family issues, I didn't talk to anyone for 2 years including my friends from my old school. I forgot I had ever made friends before and my anxiety caused my to become sick every few weeks and go numb and faint in class. For senior year, I came back to my old school and got all my friends back. but I didn't believe I could do anything without friends, parents or anyone on my arm. That what I decided to take advantage of during quarantine even though I can't see many people rn.

[@hayahassan2061]

Brooke Thomas I’m sure that you can do that! It can be hard sometimes that’s for sure but smash your mind with positivity and take care of it and I know you’re gonna do it by your own. Just keep going and SHARE PEACE, LOVE AND POSITIVITY

[@madelief8732]

I'm a teenage girl. I'm currently in my last year of high school. I know I'm going to graduate but I cannot celebrate anything. I know it's tough. I looked forward to it for so long. I think a lot of people are with me on this one. You're not alone!! And also to any girl out there who needs to see this: please make sure that you respect/love yourself. Selfrespect is one of the most important things and I learned that the hard way. Please remember that you're loved and worth so much more than you could ever imagine.

[@rheyapatel1060]

you and me both. #classof2020

[@madelief8732]

@@rheyapatel1060 You're killing it! Congrats

[@rheyapatel1060]

@@madelief8732 Same goes for you!! You're doing awesome!!

[@ashleymcdaniel8243]

Girls, be you!! No one should ever EVER listen to someone who says “wear this- loose weight- gain weight” JUST. BE. YOU!! I love you- stay beautiful!

[@alittlehehex8810]

Ashley McDaniel I love you 😭💜

[@kurootetsurou6463]

My story: I was bullied back in middle school so since I’ve struggled with my self-esteem and I thought I wasn’t good enough because of all they said. “Ugly”, “fat”, “you’re not good enough”, “idiot” and so on. After all those years, when I entered highschool, I surrounded myself with ppl i can proudly call my best friends. They taught me that life is more than me being worried about others’ opinions about me and I am actually one really nice person to be friends with (not to sound to confident) So my advice: Don’t make a mistake I made. I had luck to meet ppl like that and change. If you are reading this comment, know this: -you are *enough* -your body is just pretty the way it is -your opinion about yourself matters more than you think Once you start loving the way you are, you will see change in everything, and by that i really mean everything. Life does get better. Just don’t give up on yourself.

[@strwberrys9303]

❤️

[@nutellaplaysx]

i know exactly how you feel. i got bullied in high school for the way that i walked and i've always been too shy to talk to new people because i guess im so scared of them hating me

[@sarahw768]

My advice: Don't listen to the ones that put you down. Especially if they are other girls. They don't know you; who u truly are, and if they did, they wouldn't even have thought to say those things to u. Its never a problem until someone makes it a problem. So just don't listen to their hate because someone will love you- for you and only you- flaws and all.

[@laurarosepettit3388]

“bull-bull- bull baloney”, then my 8 year old brother comes into my room and starts cussing me out

[@JenetMoses]

Teenage is a period when you are like lost . You are in this world not knowing what is right or wrong . I guess it's important to avoid negative advices and stick to what you think is right for you . It's a growing stage and confusion is very common . Being a teenage girl I have learned that , if you need to stand out from the crowd , you just have to be yourself . Fight for yourself , battle the strongest wars and together we can make this world a better place . And , Just like Joey Kidney says " Stay You , Stay Beautiful . ",

[@charlybrown1109]

I am not a teenager anymore and I am a mess I never got out of this phase it just got worse

[@juliazackary8244]

@@charlybrown1109 That doesn't mean you'll never get out. But that also goes to say, we are all in some sort of unknown. You are not alone and I hope you know that. "There is no shame in asking for directions. We all get lost sometimes." We are all a mess of sorts, but when you confront the mess and fight it, it gets better eventually. "It's OK to not be OK." You are an amazing human. Prove it to yourself. You can. Take it from someone that understands the idea you have. Praying for you.

[@laurafloegel6238]

Thank you so much....i have tears in my eyes...this text touched my heart...thank you. I fell understood. Thank you. ♡I give you all the love back♡

[@bowtomemortalscum6292]

“Stay with your girls. Stick with them,” Me, falling in love with a girl & questioning my sexuality

[@mayumimarian1207]

I think I’m bi but I have never had a girl crush so I’m questioning it too

[@mia-rh3xp]

Mayumi Marian same

[@violetchadwell]

Being an infj who's a teenage girl is the WORST

[@Chloe-lu4xk]

Why?

[@carolinepatras4556]

AmEn

[@carolinepatras4556]

@@Chloe-lu4xk bc oftentimes our maturity level is 5x the level of regular girl our age and we hate shallowness and drama which is basically most HS girls so yeah :))

[@b0fa_1]

4:05 Wtf I actually made it in. Wow But in all seriousness, like I said. It’s so so important to talk to people. I know because I spent three years hiding shit that really shouldn’t have been hidden because I felt like no one would understand what I was going through and that I would be judged for my thoughts and feelings. But now that I finally opened up and actually spoke to some people, I am on my way to slowly getting better and figuring out the mess in my head. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay you. ♥️

[@juleelsa2051]

I could see that u were talking by experience. I’m happy that u are moving in the right direction.

[@yaellebeer06]

When you look in the mirror, stop pointing out the things you don’t like about yourself and point out the things you do like. You are beautiful. You are enough. You are worth way more than one might say. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sadamiamani]

I just start crying because I realize I can't point out anything I like and I realize how much I actually hate myself aha-

[@yaellebeer06]

sensitive Self-love is a long journey. I know it’s hard but try to find one thing. It can be as small as a freckle. Over time, it will get easier ❤️ You can also point out things that are part of your personality :)

[@onemonth8644]

Ye I didn’t see nothin

[@hewwoo7543]

Awwh. I cried. 😂

[@Bewarethechestnutmare]

My advice: don’t change yourself for anyone. Don’t single yourself out, find a friend group so you don’t get lonely and if you are going through tuff times know that there are so many people out there that want you to get better, so don’t be afraid to get help.

[@user-me4yz]

"is crap a swear word?" IM DECEASED

[@ashlee9622]

MAJOR ADVICE AS A 17 year old: ENJOY BEING SINGLE!!! Live the fullest in your singleness ... you have plenty time to date! Don’t let society make you think otherwise(: love and enjoy yourself single before ur in a relationship

[@anhaihanane7804]

Omg ...i love that 💕thank u

[@foxie106]

I actually needed this, cause I had that feeling that is something wrong with me, just becauce I am single and I can´t find bf. Thank u for this

[@agt_tre8465]

"Just keep swimming" - Dory

[@laurafloegel6238]

Yea love that

[@molly5869]

Agata Tre when she said that, i said ‘i don’t swim though..’

[@trinitywilliams4534]

“The only person you should ever be any bit more honest with is yourself, because you should be your best you” - Trinity Williams

[@liyahsingleton1723]

it never matters how long you’ve been friends with someone, you know what you deserve and if they aren’t treating you right, it’s ok to leave. it’s gets better. my moms always told me, “if someone makes you choose friends, choose the one who didn’t make you choose because they’ll take you further in life. if they make you choose then they’re not really your friend, they just want your attention and will leave you when you’re low instead of picking you back up. quality over quantity when it comes to people.” ive had my share of toxic friends, situations, drama, depression, suicidal thoughts and more and i genuinely believe it gets better. once your at your lowest you can only get better from there. it’s the amazing days with your friends or family, even by yourself that are worth the bad times, they may last longer or feel like they do but it’s worth it

[@natasjastallknecht7265]

can someone tell me why i started to cry imediatly when the first girl started to speak? - its beautiful Joey!

[@zareebadirect6700]

My advice to a teenage girl is make sure she has her priorities set out. know what makes you happy. Do what makes you happy. Believe me there is nothing more attractive than a strong but kind teenage girl. Do remember what you stand for.

[@sire323]

When u had mostly male friends as a child and they all disappear and now u only have female friends but miss how much fun u used to have :(

[@coffeecream5281]

“if you are dating a boy” me: is a lesbian - LMAO Y’ALL CAN’T TAKE A JOKE AND IT SHOWS get your homophobic asses out of here we say we’re gay because we deserve mf representation after being oppressed (AND ARE STILL BEING OPPRESED) for decades. and like in this video, most straight people just assume everyone else around them is straight and that is so fucked up and we deserve to have voices and we deserve to be able to make jokes like this. if the person in the video had said “and if you’re dating a girl” and someone commented about being straight y’all would find it hilarious. just stop being homophobic and let people make jokes and live their lives !! i’m literally not hurting anyone by commenting this so just calm down lmao

[@mars4968]

Same lol

[@jessicaboulton4081]

edit: I think people took the original the wrong way 😂 I was only saying that I wish people could just be them selfs, love who you want, live how you want. I just don’t understand why on almost every video there’s a comment about being gay. We are all only human

[@coffeecream5281]

Jessica Boulton it was a joke but go off 💕✨🧚‍♀️🌸

[@mars4968]

@@jessicaboulton4081 I do care, I was looking for a comment like this, why are you being such an asshole, does a comment that doesn't affect you in any way really bother you that much? :/

[@WeeHobbit87]

@@jessicaboulton4081 dude fucking chill, it was clearly a joke

[@sarah-qj2kx]

Am I about to cry right now?

[@littlesongbird1376]

The best advice I could give to teenage girls is to remember that your feelings are valid. It's okay to get upset sometimes; to get angry or to cry. Some days you're mad at the whole world and you just want to scream at the top of your lungs. Some days you cry for hours and hours and can't stop, and you have no idea why. All of that is okay. You don't have to be strong 100% of the time. It's important to talk to people, to have at least one person that you can let in and that you can vent to about everything that's going on. It doesn't matter who it is, as long as it's someone you trust. That will make you feel a lot less alone. The last thing I want to say is to keep your chin up. Everything happens for a reason and, though you may not realize it in the moment, you learn a lot when you're a teen. You learn a lot about yourself, and about life. It can be very hard and painful at times, but you aren't alone, and you'll get through it.❤️

[@littlesongbird1376]

@Emma Phillips aww, you're welcome love🥰

[@laurafloegel6238]

I am crying...thank you..♡ thank you very much. I feel understood, I feel accepted...THANKS!

[@littlesongbird1376]

@@laurafloegel6238 🥰 I'm happy that I could help. I just wrote down things that I wished someone had told me when I was a teen.

[@cherrydollray]

Thank you for this advice i really feel accepted

[@littlesongbird1376]

@@cherrydollray literally everyone cries! Especially when you're a teen, you tend to cry a lot, it's very normal. It's very important to remind yourself that your feelings are valid and don't listen to people who try to tell you otherwise ❤️

[@Faerealmcreations]

You said to stick with your girls but what if you don’t have any?

[@annietheweird3178]

When you grow up, you’re going to be lost, it’s gonna hurt, or it’s gonna be better than ever, accept that you’re lost... because the only way to find yourself, is to be lost in the first place.

[@rebeccagleeson8404]

When it’s the end of the day, you’re alone and lying in bed wondering who will come and save you just stop. The only person who will rescue you is yourself. With that in mind be your own cheerleader. Be you own rock. Be your own magnificent self. This isn’t to say you shouldn’t talk to others and all that but just remember that true and pure happiness will come from within so be your own love story

[@laurafloegel6238]

THANK YOU so much. Just thanks. That's beautiful ♡♡♡

[@EboniRegis]

Look in the mirror and keep reminding yourself that even though you might not recognize that person in the mirror, he/she is beautiful and is worth everything in this world and more. 💕💕

[@euphoricparker5907]

I’m a 17 year old girl. My best friend of 3 years betrayed me in one of the most hurtful ways possible and then did it to my other friend. All 3 of us were quick to make swipes at each other online without outright saying who it was for but if I could go back or if I could magically have the ability to not be effected by the things she did, I would. I want to be able to just brush it off and ignore if but holy shit it’s hard. If something like that happens or if you feel the way that I do, please remember that secretly bashing someone doesn’t make the situation better. You might feel better for a second but how are you going to feel in 10 years when you think back and realize that you might’ve made her feel bad about herself at the time, even if she didn’t act like it bothered her. We are all good at heart and if you want to be like that, you have to be kind to those who have hurt you. Yes, it’ll be super hard and it may annoy you to not get revenge on the person who hurt you so badly but in the end, it just shows that you care about people’s feelings more than a stupid petty highschool drama.

[@luv3bud]

UGH IM ONLY 13 AND EVERYTHING IS SO HARD :(

[@roseschumacher6653]

It’ll get better. 13 and 14 are some of the hardest years for most girls, but it’ll get better I promise. Don’t give up on yourself 💕

[@luv3bud]

Rose Schumacher OMG I JUST SAW THIS thank you your so sweet!

[@hali8876]

I'd say the best advice I could give is be yourself. I'd say that i'm almost friends with every single person at my school and it's not because i'm dating a hot boy, because im not. it's not because I have a nice ass body, because I know mines not perfect. and it's not because I have the prettiest face amongst all these beautiful faces. it's because i'm me. authentically myself. I get on that stage and pretend to be a mean girl and do the whole dance infront of the school and not care what others think. cause some people aren't very impressed by it let me tell you. I'm just saying that you will go so much farther if you just stay true to your morals and just be yourself.... or stay you.

[@makaylalyoness8786]

How can you be yourself if you don’t know how to be

[@hali8876]

Makayla Lyoness maybe you don’t know how to be right now, but you will find yourself. took me awhile too! but I can truly say it made me 10x more happy. surround yourself with people who make you comfortable to show your true self.

[@sierramunoz5549]

LOVE this.

[@hali8876]

sierra munoz thank you 🥺

[@rifahshaiki.9077]

im almost ending my teens, and i have to say, i wish i heard these advice earlier. growing up, i was a really friendly person, a mum figure in school. once i reached the age of 11, i started dieting and closing myself off to people because i didnt have the confidence. i wish i didnt. i wish i kept that heck care, confident attitude, because i would be a totally different person if i did. right now, at the age of 18, i have only 3 friends, struggling in studies, trust issues with everyone around me. i cant leave the house without my earpieces blasting music to distract me from the voices that destroys my esteem. if i held my old persona tightly and powered through back then, i would have way more friends, be happier and be able to confidently walk out of the house. so my advice is to ignore the negativity inside your head, keep doing what you know is right, and do your best to be happy and stay happy.

[@zeenoyb]

From a teenage girls to others; dear teenage girl, you have gone through things and you will go through more but you are strong and you are a freaking awesome being. You always were and you always will be, no matter what ❤️

[@juliamoseley3910]

“Yet your scrolling though tik tok wondering why your dances don’t go viral As your waiting for a text from a boy you like to see if he likes you back all while also looking at Instagram and wondering mmh am I pretty enough?” How did he know...???😨

[@dissastre1942]

"Part one - boys" Ah yes, the convenience of likeing girls

[@lollypop-fy6eo]

I was waiting for someone to comment this!

[@farahjoy603]

"I'm not a teenage girl , may look like it but no ,I know shocking " I'm laughing while I'm crying 😭😭💜💜 This wholesome 😭😭😭 ..thank you so much 💚 Love you so much joey 💚 this really made my day # and to all the teenage girls out there : You're beautiful just the way you are , because there's no other you in this world , and stay strong ... you're not alone 💚

[@kaylynnnickeson685]

Joey, lately I have been going through a lot of depression bc I look at my friends and they are perfect, but I look at myself and I have a lil bit of acne and i don’t have wash board and like my friends but I’m still skinny. I have always chased after the guys bc I feel w out then I don’t have anyone to lean on, no one to hole me and tell me imma be okay. All the guys they go after my friends and I always tell myself wow why can’t I be that perfect. Joey u have literally saved my life, I really needed this and it came to me at the perfect time, stay positive and keep helping ppl Joey, ur an amazing guy. 😁

[@sammybarrs6470]

I go back to this video every time I really need a guide on what to do, I watch you're tiktoks too and you make me feel so welcomed into the world, and let me know that emotions, and differences are okay,

[@faithdomenichini1500]

Advice on drama: Do not get into any drama that doesn’t involve you! It will only cause you more problems!

[@KShih]

I wish my dad was more like you! You are so kind and understanding. I bet you're going to be an amazing dad in the future, and your kids will be lucky to have you!

[@rcoolshan3346]

Some Advice for anyone who is going through a tough time. I know how it feels like to not wanting to wake up in the morning. Thinking that everyone hates you. As a person of color, I been through bullying for looking a certain way. i been called names and some other shitty stuff like that. Thinking no one will like you because you aren't a certain way and talk a certain way. Just remember that it will get better. I know it's such a cliche, but from a person who's been through depression and thinking about killing myself and just wanting to give up. Just keep saying this mantra in your head, that it will get better, IT WILL GET BETTER. Remember, "Nothing in this world is permanent in this world, except change itself" I wish I had heard this a few years back.

[@katiwendt7753]

Thank you. Thank you for this. I watched a couple of times already and I keep coming back, when I get this weird feeling, that I can't put into words and everytime I feel better. I am not a teenage girl, not anymore. I am 21, but watching my little sister and being back home where I spent all of my teenage years, I've started to remeber a lot of things from then, and the most important thing I can say is find someone you trust, your bestfriend, your sister, your weird elderly neighbour or your boyfriend. It doesn't matter, and who am I to tell you what age or gender the person you trust most should be. But try to find them and make sure that they know, that you love them, even if you haven't talked to them in weeks, because your brain needed some time off, even in those times they should know, that you'll always love them, and that they will always love you. Because if you have that, you can get through nearly anything.

[@sarahbrown2252]

Dear Teenage Girl, (from another), just get a breath in. Know your enough don’t let people, boys, old friends change that. You are beautiful in and out. So smile.. and yes periods suck just remember that😂

[@katlandrees4682]

Stay strong and don't give up on yourself

[@hasyulu1362]

i cant describe how utterly amazed i felt watching this, i have a dad yet he’s never taken the time to talk to me about things like this or to just hear me out as a person and also as his daughter. But as a teenage girl now in this day and age with the pressure of social media and fitting in boundaries is hard not even going to try to make it seem like its light work. but were told to get over it and grow up because were more mature. one thing that will always be the same is that we have to have ourselves because who else will? You also have to love yourself to know what and how to love someone else too. hope this helps

[@souppasta396]

This is the most beautiful video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making this video Joey. It really touched my heart and definitely gave me the strength to fight back to my depression. I’m fifteen years old and you have no idea how much this helped me. Thank you😌

[@taresha1826]

The fact that you're trying soo hard not to swear kills me😂😂 Sirr even the toddlers be cursing nowadays💀🤣🤣 But thanks anyway lool

[@shyintrovert9599]

Joey: "Scrolling through tik tok" Me: hah jokes on you! I dont have tik tok😂

[@rainehollis1438]

From what I learn and I have heard and I have seen be done, know your worth, know it’s okay to cry even if someone else thinks it’s stupid let it out because it’s good for you. Make sure you make yourself the best person you can be. Everything else will come along with that.

[@raeleemorgan5745]

Omg this helped me so much these past couple of months I have been letting myself down and I hate my body. So thank you for helping me!🥰

[@girllovesdraco]

I'm 23 and I wish I had someone to give me some advices when I was a teen so here it is: don't be afraid to say what's on your mind. Listen only to people who love you and care about you. You don't need to care what others think about. Be proud of yourself. You're beautiful and you can be everything you want to be. But remember it all takes time so don't compare yourself to others. You'll get there, just be patient. All the love 💛

[@JoeyKidneyVlogs]

this is gonna be good !!

[@CaralineMcElhaney]

MoreJoey so happy

[@__yvonne.kim__]

Watching this at age 20 and still resonating with the mentioned topics. rly grateful you made this video, I enjoyed it and I think it'll help a lot of girls/women (ppl in general) to get through tough times in their lives

[@reaganmcdougall6146]

oh my word im crying. Thank you. i really needed to hear this today!

[@azul4904]

when i look in the mirror, I wouldn't like to see anyone but myself. you should think so too, because as one of the girls said in the video, you should be your number one priority, and that means that you should be proud of being you, because you will be you for the rest of your life. You may change, you may do things you are proud of and things you are not, but the only human allowed to decide who you are and who you will be is YOU, so stay you, stay beautiful 💛

[@marianapayne1074]

I love this, it has such a lovely message, thanks joey❤️ so dear teenage girls, you are unique, you are one of a kind and you don’t need to look elsewhere to have some validation, stop trying to change into something you are not, and believe that true beauty comes from the inside, not the instant gratification of the society standard, like joey says: stay you, stay beautiful.

[@emilya9808]

Hi, I am a dyslexic teenage girl. My advice to any girl like me is surround yourself with the people you wanna be. BUT with this method you need to think about who that is. NOT the cool kids, NOT the annoying popular ones, THINK. If you wanna be like them, then go for it. But just stay organized, and keep going. (Also for me hanging out with guys is better then hanging out with girls, just keep a few girls close)

[@amaira1835]

That's was... very amazing. I mean, I'm 18 but I've been through a phase of seeing myself negatively, though, that is changed now. I'm a lot more... Me. I love myself, my life and appreciate what I have. Yeah, I sometimes feel a little off about things I shouldn't worry about but I'm trying my best to be more positive. Thank you for this video. I would just give one advice and it's that, don't ever feel that you're alone. Just talk to someone when you feel left out or lonely. Let's just wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and say I love you (your name) ❤

[@oliviaedenmusic]

“I can’t swear bc ur a teen....is crap a swear word?” 😂😂 yeah, ummmmm, abt that...

[@niko1109]

“Dick head” Um excuse me🤣

[@ElizabethRodriguez-wo6tp]

Dear teenage girl I know it’s hard and people give you a hard time but you must always remember to be kind to everyone even those who hurt you because you never know what they are going through. Stay you. Stay true. Stay beautiful. :)

[@TiredGryphon]

“Girls you plan a whole frikin’ revenge scheme...” Me: A REVENGE PARTY! A PARTY THAT ENDS WITH SOMEBODIES HEAD ON A SPIKE!

[@h4nood.]

this guy helped me through so much istg its unbelievable. thank you

[@BiankajWalker]

I’m stressed but i know it’s going to be so GOOD!!!! You’re an amazing author and youtuber Joey!!!!! Sending lots of love❤️❤️

[@alessandralaurent2797]

Dear teenage me: Most of the advice I want to give, you won’t know how to follow because it all takes time and growth. So i’ll just say this: You’re okay, and you’re going to be okay. The world will not swallow you. Keep reaching for the light. Your future is out here in the real world. I know it’s hard, but just keep your eyes on the horizon and follow what makes your heart beat faster. Follow it hard. ❤️

[@chanelevans4429]

This is soo amazing and thoughtful and oddly this helped me a lot, I'm a teenage girl that lost her dad long before I became a teenager so I never got advice from him but I feel like he would have been very similar. So thank you for giving me something I didn't know I needed.

[@hazelpeach6942]

I feel like some of the people who give the best advice don’t always follow it themselves (not always), but i want to assure all the people that are super kind and lifting to other people but tear themselves apart in the process, just listen to yourself. It really helps to know that the things you say matter, and don’t just apply to other people, you don’t need anyone else to make you feel better, what i found that really helps, is that i write down the things i say to other people and then read them back to me as if i was saying it to myself. It really helped my anxiety in 6th and 7th grade.💛💕

[@melodygelmers9835]

Advice I wish I followed when I was a teenager: look in the mirror every morning and tell yourself one thing that you like about yourself! And every morning say a different thing. Whether that is your hair, your eyes, your legs, your humor, your kindness ect. By focusing on good and positive things you start seeing yourself in a good light and become proud of who your are. Don't take out the magnifying glass and judge every single thing about yourself. I used to look in the mirror and say "I don't like my nose, I wish my hair was thicker, I hate how shy I am etc". And you start to hate yourself. It's easier to focus on your flows because you see yourself a hundred times a day in the mirror and so you are the only one that sees your flaws. I found out that nobody even thought/cared about those "flaws" that I was worried about. It was all in my head. I thought my nose was huge, but people have said how cute they think my nose is because it's so small. IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD. When you start focusing on the good things you'll noticed that there is only one you and you'll become proud of that and will become more confident in yourself. ❤️❤️✨

[@amyc9917]

I’m no longer a teen, I turn 21 in June. But some of the things in this video were actually super helpful. Thank you for this video and the vlogs it’s really helping through lockdown here in the UK. The best piece of advice I would give to a teen girl. Is be yourself, be true to who you are and don’t change to be someone your not. Just be yourself, let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful and magical person YOU are.

[@paribahl4352]

Wow..this actually made me cry..Joey thank you so so much for this! And to all the girls in the video!🥺❤️

[@elisejanssen4308]

I just found out about this video, and it hit me. Being a teenage girl is hard, and right now during this pandemic everything's different. For me it's a time to think about everything that happened to me and to think about the future, but I forget to think about now. Thanks to your video I'm thinking about now, what can I do to make myself happy right now. How can I get all this anger, fear and tears out? And it helps. Right now all I need is a hug💕 Edit(4 weeks later): I'm feeling so muh better, got everything out in my songwriting, and now feeling happier than ever. Teengirls out here, just be yourself, and take the time to find yourself! You'll be so much happier!!

[@lyrajeancostan4681]

It will be out at 4:00 AM 😓 Should I wait it? I'm pretty sure I'm going to cry again and again in this video 😥 From Philippines 💙

[@ailee4790]

Ify ate, let's cry together ❤️

[@TheJosieChannel]

This literally made my day🤗 Dear Teenage Girls: it's going to be one of the most difficult times in your life, trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be. Just know that your not alone. Stick with your girls, yes of course we all get into fights with one another but just remember the ones who stay in your life when it gets tough are the ones worth fighting for. Yes, high school can be tough and it's just as much of a challenge when you move schools, or change schools, or lose friends. Don't try to be someone your not, learn to love yourself, and accept who you are. Don't let anyone say who you can and can't be, you are you and that's entirely up to you. The moment you decide to love yourself and the moment you learn to accept yourself for who you are, will be the day you will conquer the world. Just know I'm here if anyone wants to talk. Your not alone💜

[@camryn770]

I’m so happy I came across this video. it couldn’t have came to me at a better time 🥺thank you so much

[@harshitamartolia7490]

I wish the best for you, thank you for putting this video on here, it really helps.