Buzz·Posted on Dec 8, 201421 Harsh Truths You Learn Growing UpAs told by Kevin McCallister.by Krystie Lee YandoliBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Becoming an adult and leaving your childhood years in the past isn't easy. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. When that happens, life instantly becomes full of tough decisions. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Sometimes you're faced with difficult choices that you'd rather not confront. 4. And things don't always go the way you'd like them to. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Unfortunately, you'll also experience your fair share of close calls. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Growing up is learning about being completely and utterly honest with yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. And wanting what's genuinely best for others around you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Dealing with annoying jerks doesn't get any easier. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Neither does tolerating people you can't stand. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. Figure out what you want out of life and put those desires out into the universe. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Articulate yourself when you're unhappy — don't be too shy to speak your mind. 12. Because when you do, you'll find that you might actually get what you want. 13. Luxury or nothing. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Despite some of the negative things that come with growing up, you also gain important wisdom. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. And learn how to set your priorities straight. 16. Don't be surprised when life hands you a curveball from time to time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Everything costs money. Lots and lots of money. 18. It's always helpful to figure out the best way to tune out unnecessary drama. 19. Trust your gut feeling and instincts when it comes to other people you encounter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. You have the freedom to make your own decisions, but with that freedom comes a heck of responsibility. 21. Despite all of the adversity and hardship, you also learn to shrug off the insignificant issues and let things go more often. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF After all, it's the only way to survive. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF