Growing up, I was insecure—people would ask, "Why are you so skinny?" they would make remarks about how thin I was, and at 9 or 10, that starts to mess with your head. I went through middle school feeling like I wasn’t pretty, too skinny, not good enough. When I started high school, I felt the same way. Then in my junior year, after my grandmother passed away, something clicked. I just said, "F^ck it!" Why do I care so much about what others think? It took time to stop worrying about others' opinions—it was years of self-doubt and feeling lost in ways that are hard to describe.
Now, I think about my kids and fear others might be cruel to them. But I also know that I can’t control it. Even though I wish no one would have to feel the way I did, a part of me realizes that what I went through made me who I am today.
So when you feel down on yourself, doubt yourself, or feel like everyone is watching, stop and remind yourself that you are amazing.
Today, I’m going to dance like no one is watching. 💃🏼
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