Thank you Ginger over at GReads for putting An Open Letter to My YA Self together and inviting me to take part. Dear Teenage Jen, If I could give you a few pieces of advice to help you through these years, I would tell you... Be yourself. All the time in every situation. Stop trying to be who you think every one wants you to be. You'll only wear yourself out. There is only one you . Learn to love her, flaws and all. Guard your heart. In friendship and in love. I wish I could tell you those friends and that boy are still around, especially after promising forever, but they're not. And you're better off for it.* Look for the funny in every situation. Smile more. Life doesn't always go the way you think it will. Learning to laugh at yourself and the situation will make the painful times easier to bear. Know when to ask for help. Teenagering is hard. So is Adulting. Weakness is not admitting a struggle or asking for help, th...