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As the year (and the decade) draws to a close, it's a time for reflection. And there seems to be no better, or more popular, way to do this than by comparing and contrasting. But some of the posts we've found are truly amazing.

These testaments to the human spirit, our ability to heal and grow, and to laugh at ourselves along the way make for some of the most heartwarming internet content we've seen. What a way to say goodbye to 2019!

2019 is coming to an end.

And as we prepare to enter the '20s (yikes) we also look back on the events of the decade.

In some ways, it's hard to deny things have gotten worse.

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 This comparison just makes us sad!

In other ways, things haven't changed at all.

Ok, ok, we get it Reese!

Others have shared some pretty funny comparisons.

In a way, the last decade had made something of a trashcan of us all.

But some of these comparisons are just incredibly heartwarming.

And we've collected some of the best. Here are the 10-year challenges that will truly make you proud to be a human.

30. A true transformation

via: Twitter

 Being able to live your truth is a true glow up.

29. A happy ending

via: Twitter

 Major props to any guy who's an unabashed cheerleader for his wife, too.

28. Confidence is key

via: Twitter

 It's hard to deny that smile.

27. What a glow up!

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 Puberty was definitely kind to this guy.

26. Coming out

via: Twitter

 The true joy of being able to be yourself can be seen in this smile.

25. That hair!

via: Twitter

 Happy to know that some things never change, though.

24. Recovery

via: Twitter

 Health is happiness, as this guy proves.

23. Healing.

via: Twitter

 We have to commend this young lady's bravery.

22. Stopping hiding

via: Twitter

 It's amazing how you can really see the difference in peoples' smiles.

21. Embracing aging

via: Twitter

 She makes gray look good. 

20. Growing up

via: Twitter

 It can be comforting to think of how your past self would see you now.

19. Woah

via: Twitter

 We guess ten years is a long time - but still!

18. Gaining perspective

via: Twitter

 Maybe only by looking back can we appreciate where we are?

17. Big changes

via: Twitter

 We can barely believe these 2 photos are of the same person!

16. That hair!

via: Twitter

 It seems her conditioner discovery has paid off massively.

15. "Okie dokie."

via: Twitter

 This one brings a tear to the eye.

14. Chilling out

via: Twitter

 He looks much happier and kinder in 2019!

13. Workin' it

via: Twitter

 From cute to handsome in just a decade.

12. True growth

via: Twitter

 Many changes - but she's always had great glasses and lipstick game.

11. Blazer goals

via: Twitter

 It only took her ten years to find her perfect jacket!

10. Keep exploring

via: Twitter

 Seeing the world is what keeps you young at heart.

9. Several haircuts later...

via: Twitter

 Honestly, what teenage boy didn't have these bangs in 2009?

8. Some things never change

via: Twitter

 But hey, at least he's not playing it in 2019.

7. A big change

via: Twitter

 But you can still see the resemblance between the two.

6. Finding your path

via: Twitter

 The transition to adulthood is never easy - but discovering your passion is a huge reward.

5. More than just a haircut

via: Twitter

 Finding your true gender expression is the biggest glow up imaginable.

4. Gains

via: Twitter

 Discovering the gym clearly changed things for this man.

3. Subtle changes

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 But still an undeniable growth.

2. Stay smiling

via: Twitter

 We guess true love will do that to you!

3. The most important thing

via: Twitter

 Feeling happier with the person you are now is truly the only real marker of success. We're proud of all of these transformations! Want to see more then-and-now pics? Scroll on for what all the people from your favorite memes look like now. Some of them are quite different.