If you had an opportunity to tell your teenage self three words, what would they be?

I would tell myself “you’re good enough” If they don’t like you, who cares?

“Just say no” really needed to hear that in my life rn

"Put yourself first!" Do what YOU want, make your own path, love yourself, experience all you can, don't give up on your goals for a man, don't let negative family hold you back, don't go to college just because that's what people tell you that you should do. Whatever it is, prioritize your mental health and physical health and stay true to what you want.

garcelle said to adrienne "hopefully you talking about that today will help someone" and adrienne said "I hope so". I'm the one she helped. I was helped by it.

I would tell my 15 year old self "Cherish those moments" because I lost my mom 5 years ago and I would tell my younger self those moments are never truly appreciated until they become just memories

Loni is aging backwards! She’s so stunning!

First thing that I thought of was, "It gets better".

Adriene is deep and just comes out with that wisdom that hits home 🙌

Wow, I resonate with A’s so strongly. “Just say no” . Say no when saying yes to them is really saying no to yourself. What do YOU really want? What serves you? What if you put yourself first instead of everybody else? Because that’s causing you hurt. Choose yourself! ❤️🙌🏻

I would've told myself 'Love yourself more' cause I found it hard to love me. And allowed some people and things in my life that didn't deserve to be there. That includes family and friends.

Adrienne is glowing....she has such grace.

Ugh! Lord, I would tell my 15yr "You Will Survive" or" Trust Your Instinct" cause mine was ugly and strive.

Adrienne, PLEASE wear your hair like this more often!

Garcelle really been an extra light to the show. I wish she was brought on earlier.

"Stay in school!" I graduated high school early and took a break. Life got in the way and I didn't return until my mid 20's. I wish I had never done that! Could have graduated from college and - maybe - not struggled as much.

I don't think CHILDREN should pay for utilities, rent, phones etc. even if they have a job in high school. Those are necessities that should be provided by the parents until they are at least 18. If they want extras then yes have them pay but paying for bills should not fall on a child's shoulders

“Life gets better” is not enough for me. I would be like, “Girl, how!? WHEN!?”

Well I’m turning 20 in August and I’m just looking back at all that time through my teens where there were scenarios , people and obstacles that were in my way to purposely get in my way for an eventual downfall... but the thing I would say to him is “ You Are Strong “ cuz there are people who go through hell and hot water and don’t know how to recover... but I’ve always remained to look at the situations I’ve been through as stepping stones to help develop into the amazing human being that I am proud to be... a “ weak “ person would’ve just given and felt hopeless and wondered what’s the next move... but I’ve always chosen to look for the positive and realize God didn’t bring me far just to leave me! So I’m grateful for all the wack things thrown st me just for me to overcome the ish

Just be yourself!

3 words Trust God's Plan.

Mine would be "parents aren't everything" I wasted a lot of energy trying to get my parents become responsible and loving but they never did. I was stock for a decade searching for validation and care I never received.I should've sesrch for a caring adult outside of that cold family. Life is bigger than family.

I'm just seeing this and my three words to my 15 year old self is "Know your Worth" I was too nice to everybody and everybody used to take advantage of me and make me do things I'm not comfortable with and get mad or fight me when I say no, or I feel I'm not good enough for anybody because I'm not the most attractive man and actually been assaulted and contemplated suicide. Now I love myself and appreciate myself more. Just learn to know your worth

I would tell my 13 self when I visited my grandma for what would be the last time as she passed away in 2014 to honestly tell my grandma how much I love and appreciate her and to my 17 self I would say don’t worry if a guy doesn’t like say how you feel and if it doesn’t work out “rejection is God’s protection”

Time heals heartbreak Sometimes when your young and you fall in love and you breakup you feel like.life is over....but you heal and i wish i would of.known that when i was a teen

I would say, “Just stay single.” Relationships aren’t everything. I was the girl who was boy crazy knew what she wanted but would rush into things. “Love yourself more” is another. That goes along with work on yourself stay focus and do you.

First thing I thought of "JUST SAY NO" I'm with you Adrienne, I feel you 💕

I would tell myself. You're not ugly, don't accept everything, put yourself first and honestly, be selfish.

I would tell myself "you're a survivor". I survived and made it through the darkest moments and it'll all be worth it

Same as Adrienne for me ! Finally at 37 I can say no without feeling bad

I would say “protect you energy” to my 15 year old self

"Appreciate Yourself Unconditionally"

Wants but not Needs. It’s a parent’s job to take care of their children. The children didn’t ask to be in this world, the parents did. If you can’t afford to take of things, maybe don’t have children? It’s sad to say but the world we currently live in is built that way until we change it.

I love Garcelle’s headband w her shirt!! 🧡🧡

I would say to teenage self "follow your path" don't let your parents decide your path or "stay far away " from controlling father and foolish mother

I cant get over how much I like Garcelle

Garcelle is such a great fit in the show. She is really honest. ☺️❤️

I am honestly glad I grew up with parents who did not have money for luxuries. It taught me what is important in life (the intangible) and how to work to afford what I want.

Adrienne is right I did alot of hoop jumping for parents and being obedient and people pleasing

It’s so much stuff I would say to my 15 year old self I would say put yourself first , dont give up, take your time, you are enough, !!!!

Adrienne got me emotional. Thanks for sharing, girl!

"it gets better", "proud of you", or "start that channel" (which I did)

This helps.... because I am 13 right now. So I should be thinking about this. The three main words I tell myself are: smart, honest, and kind. I don't only tell myself these things, but my family does too. I mostly tell myself these things because there are so many kids who would give me a hard time at school and I would usually want to be rude back to them, but I would take the high ground because it doesn't matter what the kids at school think. I shouldn't change myself just because these kids who don't even care about me are telling me to change myself. When they go low, I go high. I always try my best to be smart, honest, and kind.

“Life gets better” “keep on praying “ or “you will be happy”

Don't stress yourself

My friend stopped going to school in high school because her parents were struggling. But she still manage to graduate. It’s all about what kind of situation

YO! I can't wait till Adrienne's make some babies ⁉️

“Last is okay” “Last is enough” “Life isn’t competition”

Mine would defo me “listen to yourself” I spent a lot of crucial years just following what others were telling me to do with my life even though I wasn’t happy now I’m older and it’s way harder to try and do the things I wanted to do before! And the people pressuring me when I was in my teens are no where to be found. Should’ve just listened to myself

My three words: Focus on Jesus.

"Don't look back."

I absolutely think that teens and young adults should contribute to their own phone bill, contribute to the food or the other smaller bills, just to learn responsibility. But I don't like how Adrienne's brother-in-law handled the restaurant situation. Obviously, they're little children and it puts them in a position to be embarrassed since they don't have money. It's not like they're teenagers or adults with an ability to have a job or contribute financially. They are completely dependent on the parents. And I would personally feel, as a child, like I am a burden on my parents if they're saying that, even jokingly, at dinner around other people.

I relate to Adrienne so much. I am STILL learning how to say no. Been working on it gradually for about 3 years now. But I'm getting better at practicing it more and more now.

I'm currently a teenager(17) and all these words and comments are truly enriching. Thank you The Real and everyone else for opening up and sharing your wisdom.

"DONT DO IT!" Like adrienne, it didn't give me character.

I am my teenage self so right now I tell myself “Walk with God.” ❤️

I whould tell them listen to their parents instead of friends Because at this age, kids only give priority to their friends who will later lie to them, or give up on them. When they finally heart broken, that when they remember they had a family... Be yourself, invest on their education instead of looking for boys or girls or friends... Love God more than anything.

Yes, “ Just say not to the things that doesn’t make your heart happy and have you uncomfortable “. I love it !!!!! Glory to God

Adrienne looks beautiful that hair 😍😍😍😍😍

Love yourself first!

"Everything is possible" I regret listening to people as if their words would determine my life and future. Anyone can work themselves out of situations

Mine is “it gets better”

I went to a high school where upper class kids were praised over lower class kids. I was considered “special needs” but somehow I was cheerleader and in jrotc and people just didn’t like the fact I was popular. People would start rumors, get mad, mug me. (I WISH I DIDNT GAF BACK THEN) I was like Adrienne too I ALWAYS said yes!

"Girl get ready" 🙄 from 18-22 it's gonna be a wild ride

Same thing I’ll say to my adult self “you’ve got it in you”.

I love love love hearing A talk about her future babies. She will be the BEST mommy 💖 bless you all

Follow God’s Word- as a teen it’s so easy to do what everyone else is, but those who live according to the will of God will be prosperous in all they do! I’d rather start sooner than later!

I would tell myself to speak up about the abuse to my mom so we could get out earlier, you’re beautiful and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise because God sees perfection in you, and you’re so much happier down the future and everything you’ve been through and are going through is going to be worth it I PROMISE!

"You are worthy!"

Love yourself, find another way to survive, stay home, stay away from creeps, help my family more, maybe they would not have neglected me.

I would tell my teenage self love yourself you're precious don't be afraid to dream big cherish the 'relationship' you have with your parents they're doing the best they can.

I like the little insight jokes ☺️ 1:02 1:03 between Garcelle and Loni Lmaoo 😊😊😁😁

3 Words Go!: Don't Do It!. but in all seriousness: "You are Beautiful!"

I identify with what Adriene says. I still struggle with saying no and everytime I say yes I feel furious with myself and when I say no I feel guilty

I would say, “focus for yourself”

3:37 - 3:41 yup🤚🏾Thanks Adrienne!

“Don’t be afraid”

OMG this is so weird, I had the same answer as Adrienne even before she said a word. Must be a scorpio thing, it takes everything in me to say no and that's one of my biggest regrets too

I was one of those kids who liked to clean. There was something so fun about pushing the vacuum back and fourth and washing dishes. Our house stayed clean. My sister would throw on that destiny’s child Cd and we would GO to town!! #2001 #2002 #2003

I FELT this sooo much!!! My 15yr old self i wish I could’ve learned to say no like Adrienne-I didn’t have a loving or caring family so I found a family. Once I had my kids I did everything for them so they never knew what not being loved feels like. Unfortunately I have had several heart attack issues and was forced onto disability and my kids now want me to move in with them so they can help care for me but mentally I just can’t seem to get the demons in my mind to allow that. I’m THEIR Mom, it’s MY JOB to care for them. (They’re 22&21-but im only 42!!)

Adrienne listen... they WILL be entitled lol. It's a fact of us giving them the life we didn't have. Now you can make up for it in other ways by giving them chores/responsibilities and teaching them the value of money but have no doubt they're gonna be entitled. This is a sad fact me and my bestie discuss often🤷🏽‍♀️😂

I felt that "Just Say No."

Confidence is everything!

I will have my kids think that they're paying their own phone bill just so that they understand how to manage money. I'll for sure invest that money for them.so that when they get older they have that but I think it really important to prepare kids for the real world. Cuz it's hard out here and I don't want life to slap my kid in the face the way it did me and so many others

I am with Adrienne, The Power of No. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Miss Beauvais is amazing in this show. They do need to make it a priority to get back on set. Plenty of talk shows have done it!!!

'Believe in yourself'

Mine would be " You are enough!"

Lol When Garcelle is trying to talk at min 8:50 and Ardienne talks over her and doesn’t give a dam she’s talking 😂😂😂😂

"Invest in me!"

I don’t understand making your teenager pay rent

Adrienne, just involve your kids in volunteer and charity work. Teach them about current issues and their place in the world. The materialistic life that you lead will essentially model what they expect from themselves. You will have to model to your future kids what being modest is. Not confuse them at a restaurant of your choice. Take a child psych course to start. Read.

Thank you Adrienne ❤️🌹

I would tell my teenage self people do care.

I think it’s okay for teens to help every now and then in some way with expenses... I know sometimes I help my mom pay stuff like the water bill or the light bill... like stuff we actually need to move freely in our home without worry... but I also am a giver so I’ve also been one with the time of covid And things like streaming services have gone up in popularity during this time i’ve also been able to give that love and entertainment back to my mom by paying for those cuz Ik she loved to just escape and catch up on tv sometimes lol

I needed to hear this segment so much. I was in a debate with myself. Thank you🥰

Enjoy yourself more

Be yourself always

I love Jax ! Sounds like my kind of kid..... great negotiation skills.

Save your money 💚