Self Love- The Beginning
- Daydreaming Dragon
- Aug 20, 2017
- 3 min read
Hey daydreamers!
Because this is my first official blog post, I though that the best way to start this new journey with you all would be getting personal. *Deep breath*
I posted this on my personal Instagram account, which I'm choosing not to share today.
Here goes nothing!
"I've always been taught to be kind to others, but I feel a need to speak about something equally important. Be kind to yourself. Your mind is fierce and capable of great things. Your body is strong and beautifully made. Replace your negative vocabulary with words like honey, and let the sweetness of compassion inspire you to do more. Posting these pictures wasn't an easy decision to make. My body isn't perfect! My arms are big and my body isn't proportionate. I have an identical twin sister that is smaller then me. I often think about these facts as disgusting. Not very long ago, my self-worth was determined by what I saw in the mirror and how it compared to those close to me. But I'm starting to realize how little that truly matters. Mental health is so important my dudes. This is the same body that made me cringe in disgust when I looked in the mirror. I haven't shed one pound since then (thanks Hot Cheetos), but when I look in the mirror now I see a different person entirely. I know this is long and thank you if you've read this much! What I'm trying to say is that you need to give your body a break. It isn't easy, and it honestly seems impossible for me to do that to this day sometimes. Shout out to my family, friends, and Jesus for getting me to where I am today. My mental health still isn't always great, but I'm working on it, and I really hope that you do too ♥️"
I shared this in the beginning of Summer in 2017. This Summer has been a whirlwind of emotions. I just started taking pills for my anxiety and depression, and was completely drained from the school year that had just ended.
After spending a week at my cousin's house babysitting, I began to notice a feeling I hadn't felt in a long time.
Relief.
The time away from home and off from school was a break I truly needed at this point in my life. I felt more in control of my emotions than I had in such a long time.
So, if you're looking for a sign- if you need something to push you to begin your self love and acceptance journey, this is it. Will it be easy? No, probably not. But your body and mind deserve as much love as the next person, even if you can't bring yourself to believe that.
So, tell your loved ones about what you've been going through, seek professional help, start trying to find healthy ways to express your feelings and spend energy on- hey, maybe you can start a blog! ;)
Of course, those are just suggestions, I'm not a professional, nor do I understand what you feel more than you do!
Your feelings are valid. Despite your background, despite your mistakes- despite anything.
If you are suicidal or currently/thinking about self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Lifeline, free, and open 24 hours a day, or go to their online chat to speak to professionals that can help you or a loved one. (Info down below)
You deserve a happy life, daydreamers.
Happy reading!
-Day
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