I think loving yourself is really important. Taking care of your own needs is something people need to do, whether it’s listening to music in the bath to escape the world, or remembering to have breakfast. Doing something different with your hair, or recognising you have achieved something good today, however small.
Remember you are beautiful just the way you are. Don’t believe anyone who tells you differently. You will meet other people like you and they will think you are fantastic too. The hard times in your life will become a hazy memory–all you need to take from those times are the lessons you learned about how strong you are–and how you can achieve anything you want to. You were created to be just the person you are. You have every right to be here. Tough times always pass–that’s a rule of life. Know you’re amazing.
Jace S. (Omaha, NE)

