Some of you survived our teenage years without too much drama, but for most of us, it meant going through some rebellious phases, including, but not limited to an emo kid, indie, punk, gangster, etc.

We were pretty serious about it back then, trying to convince our parents that "it's not just a phase, this is who I am."And the whole act of rebellion usually stems from the young teens wanting to re-develop themselves from what they've been like in their childhood. In other words, to grow as a person by conquering some hard tasks and challenges. Sadly, these kinds of explorations often lead to real harm. Good thing that people change and the rebellion is in our past now. We're all grown up and serious, just as our parents wished we would become one day.

All that's left are pictures and plenty of life changes, so go ahead and share before and after photos of you as a teenage rebel vs. now!

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I Am Now A Lover Of Fashion As Well As A Government IT Analyst. I Don't Think My Music Taste Will Ever Change Though. I Still Listen To The Old Shit With The Addition Of Post Hardcore And Djent

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    Me And My Girlfriend When We First Met Vs. Now. The Regretful Emo Phase

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    #3

    Dog And Tina (1985 And 2015)

    Rebellious teenagers transformation from punk style to mature appearance, with a couple posing outside.

    Punks Tina Tarr and her partner Dog were pictured near the Cathedral in Peterborough when Tina was 18. The couple left the city in the 1990s and went travelling. They have twins, but are no longer together. Tina now lives in Dorset and makes willow products and hosts weaving workshops. Dog does hedge laying and gardening and lives in South West Wales. "I remember the photo being taken, it was a brilliant time. I had various styles of punk hair for quite a few years," said Tina. Dog added: "They were good times, I still had hair then".

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    #4

    Then I Was Studying To Become A Designer Listening To Brand New, Death Cab And Blink. Now I'm A Designer Listening To Brand New, Death Cab And Blink And Having My First Kid

    Rebellious teenagers before and after: A young person with dark hair and piercings, then smiling in sunglasses and a checkered shirt.

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    I'm The Mom To A Neat 4-Year-Old, I'm Married, And I'm The Manager Of A Local Convenience Store. All Things I Told Myself At Fifteen That I'd Never Do. 15 And 25 Years Old

    Rebellious teenagers before and after: young woman with edgy makeup transforms to a smiling, glasses-wearing adult.

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    #6

    I Became A Fireman, If I Talked To Myself 8 Years Ago And Said You Would Cut Your Hair And Become Part Of The Fire Department I Would've Never Believed Myself

    Teenager transformation: Before with long hair, after in firefighter gear, showing change.

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    #7

    After The Whole Emo Stuff I Went To A Videogame School, Learned To Code, And Now Am Working At An Awesome Startup. Definitely A Phase. But I Really Had Good Times. And Also Did Very Stupid Shit, Especially With Drugs

    Rebellious teen in graffiti setting, then transformed into a well-dressed young adult.

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    #8

    Emo. Goth. Emo. Emo. Marketing Consultant

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    #9

    I'm Still Listening To Brand New, Work As An Administrative Coordinator For A Fortune 500 Company And Up Until Now Never Noticed It Wasn't Really A Phase

    Before and after transformation of rebellious teenager, from gothic style to vibrant green hair and a nose piercing.

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    The first pic looks like Stacey Farber when she started in Degrassi Next Generation

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    #10

    Before - Year 2005, My 18 Year Old Emo Self. After - Year 2015, I Am A Loving Father And Husband. What A Difference 10 Years Can Make

    Rebellious teenager transformation; from emo style to relaxed family time by a lake.

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    #11

    Hated Life, Wore Black, Insulted Anyone Who Listened To Britney Spears. Now I'm In My Second Year Of My PhD. And Also Love To Rock Out To Britney Spears

    Rebellious teenager transformation: From casual attire to elegant blue dress, embracing change and confidence.

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    #12

    I Was Super Scene/Emo As A Teenager But I Guess Being So Into Customizing My Myspace Profile Got Me Into Coding, Now A Full Time Web Developer And Mom To A 4-Year-Old

    Before and after photos of a rebellious teenager with piercings, showing transformation to a smiling professional appearance.

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    #13

    Me When I Was 15/16 And Now: 21 Year Old And Working In Some Carpenter Job

    Rebellious teenager transformation: before with emo hairstyle, after with short hair and beard.

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    #14

    Early 2000s And Now. I'm In The US Military Now As An Mp. Specifically US Air Force

    Rebellious teenager transformation: from playing bass guitar to military uniform and gear.

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    #15

    I’m A Tax Consultant At A Big-Four Accounting Firm

    A rebellious teenager transformation, from casual to professional look, showcasing a striking before-and-after contrast.

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    #16

    I'm A Special Education Teacher For High School Freshmen. I Teach Kids Like I Was How Not To Do The Things I Did. So Far, So Good. Me In 9th Grade. Me Teaching 9th Grade

    Rebellious teenager with pink hair and dark clothes before, transformed to smiling young woman with glasses and pink scarf after.

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    #17

    I'm A Proper Grown Up Now, Working As A Trainer For The Bank, Buying My First Property, Paying The Mortgage. Still Feel Like A Filthy Wee Emo Though

    Before and after of a rebellious teenager with a dramatic hairstyle change and polished look.

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    #18

    I Was The Overly Depressed Girl, Always Wearing Too Much Eyeliner. But Fast Forward To Getting The Right Treatment For My Clinical Depression, I Just Finished My Bachelors Degree

    Before and after photos of a rebellious teenager holding a CD, compared to a more recent image smiling at an event.

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    #19

    I Went From An Alcohol-Stealing Pseudo-Lesbian To A Bespoke Tailor

    Rebellious teenager transformation: youthful hairstyle to sophisticated look with sunglasses and suit.

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    #20

    All That Hair And Makeup Practice Back Then Really Helped Me Become The Hairstylist And Makeup Artist That I Am Today

    Before and after photo showing transformation of a rebellious teenager with a hairstyle change.

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    #21

    I’m Working Towards An Associates Degree In Mortuary Science

    Before and after transformation of a rebellious teenager, showing style evolution.

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    #22

    I Became The Police. I Also Now Send Couple Christmas Cards. 2007 And 2015

    Teen transformation: Before and after pictures of a rebellious teenager now in uniform.

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    #23

    Emo To Heavy Metal Blogger. I Used To Listen To Billy Talent And Claim To Be A Struggling Writer Because It Sounded Cool. Now I Listen To Led Zeppelin And I Am A Struggling Writer

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    #24

    I'm Now 27, Started My Family Earlier This Year, Moving Into A House In 9 Days, And I'm Studying To Become A Laboratory Technologist

    Before and after photos of a rebellious teenager, showing transformation from an emo style to a smiling adult with a child.

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    #25

    I Was Pretty Damn Weird In High School. Now I Work At Home Depot On The Night Shift Trying To Figure Out What To Do Now

    Rebellious teenager before and after transformation, with emo hair and casual selfie on the left, rugged outdoors look on the right.

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    #26

    Not "Traditionally" Rebel But Still Threatening Ha Ha (Then And Now)

    Before and after of rebellious teenager transforming into a smiling adult.

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    #27

    I Might Be Even More Rebel With My Clothing Now Than I Was Back Then. Not In This Picture Tho :)

    Rebellious teenager transformation from casual style to glamorous look, showcasing before and after change.

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    #28

    1985, While I Was In Art School And 2017, Successful Artist, Teacher, Mother. Still Me!

    Before and after transformation of a rebellious teenager with colorful hairstyles.

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    #29

    I’m A Mom To A Beautiful 3-Year-Old Girl, Working Full Time At A Children’s Hospital, And Going To Get My Paramedics License

    Before and after images of rebellious teenagers, showing transformation and personal growth.

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    #30

    Just Loved The Emo Look. Today Me Golfer, And Events Coordinator For The Golf Course I Live On

    Before and after pics of rebellious teenagers, showing transformation.

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    #31

    Then: Wow Look How Cool I Am With My Hair Over My Eyes. Now: Girlfriend's Senior Prom. Much Cleaner Cut. Massive Transition

    Before and after of rebellious teenager, from emo hairstyle to sitting in formal attire with a partner.

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    #32

    Now I’m 20, And In My Second Year Of Vet School

    Before and after transformation of rebellious teenager, holding a lamb and smiling warmly.

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    #33

    2007 Vs 2013: Wasn't That Much Of A Rebel But I Did Love My Skateboard! Still Listening To Rock Music Though. Maybe I'll Get A Longboard One Day. Or A New Fridge, Because Priorities

    Before and after of a rebellious teenager; casual outfit on left, professional attire on right at an official event.

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    #34

    I Don't Regret Anything. It Was A Great Time. I Actually Miss My Red Hair.

    Before and after of a rebellious teenager with red hair and gothic attire, transforming to a smiling woman with glasses and brown hair.

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    #35

    I’m Bartending Now Instead Of Working At Hot Topic, And Just Enjoying My Life In The Big Ol’ City Of Chicago

    Before and after of a rebellious teenager, transformation from spiky black hair to a bearded smile.

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    #36

    10 Years Ago... Anyway Black Is Still My Happy Color.

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    #37

    2008: Waitress/photographer Super Party Girl Living In Paris... 2016: Moved To The Netherlands, Bought A House, Engaged, After A Severe Depression Started My Own Pet Sitting Company, Owner Of 2 Dogs And 4 Cats. Still Do Tattoos And Concerts But Now Seated!

    Before and after images of rebellious teenager with pink and orange hair, showcasing transformation.

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    #38

    2012 - 2017 I'm Glad It's Over. I Became Foxy Mom

    Teenager transformation: Before with vivid hair and makeup, after with natural look and holding a fox.

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    #39

    Here I Am Doing A Seminar On Goals And Failure

    Rebellious teenager transformation from mirror selfie to confident speaker in a suit.

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    #40

    I was an emo kid at the age 15-17. Now I'm 26 Years Old. I Got A Masters Degree In Geography And A Job For My Local Government Working With GIS Analysis

    Before and after photos of a rebellious teen transformed into a groom with a beard and suit.

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    #41

    I Still Feel Emo On The Inside And Secretly Listen To The Music, I Even Have Scars On My Wrist Still (No Real Problems) But I've Done A 180 And Am A Graphic Designer. 7 Years Ago And Now

    Teenager's transformation: Before with pink-streaked hair, after with long wavy hair and makeup.

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    #42

    This Is Me Before And After. Where Are The Emos Now?

    Rebellious teenagers transformation, from emo style to sporty enthusiasm with a wide smile.

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    #43

    Art Student Back In The Day, Now I'm A Care Assistant

    Two side-by-side images of a rebellious teenager: on the left with glasses and blue hair, on the right wearing sunglasses and smiling.

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    #44

    09 Me And 2017 Me

    Before and after pics of a rebellious teenager, featuring a transformation from long hair to short.

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    #45

    Then (15) Being Bullied For My Looks, Now (23) Being Loved For My Looks.

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    #46

    10 Year Difference. That Horrid "Selfie Through A Mirror" Phase Along With Lots Of Striped Clothes And Chunky Belts

    Before and after photos of a rebellious teenager, showing transformation from casual to polished style.

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    #47

    2007 Vs 2017, Back In The Days Where Having Long Hair Was Cool

    Rebellious teenager transformation, before with shaggy hair, after with neat style by the coast with a friend.

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    #48

    This Was Me In My Emo Days, Green Hair And Everything. Now I Work A Corporate Job To Pay My Studies As A Web Developer And Designer. I Am A Part Time Tattooed Model, And Aspiring Actress

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    #49

    These Are My Rebellious Siblings And I As Punk Teenagers, And This Is Us Now!

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