In the past few weeks I have witnessed cyber bullying towards women who posted images of themselves without makeup. You may be familiar with the youtube video that went viral about a woman named Em Ford who posted pictures of herself with and without makeup for three months. If not, click on the video link provided below.

In regards to photos of Em without makeup on, her followers commented cruel phrases such as "absolutely disgusting" and "has she ever washed her face?" Following, this young woman posted a photo of herself with a full face of makeup and received remarks such as "perfect" and "it is amazing what a little makeup can do," implying that she is much prettier with makeup than without. Aside from these comments being snide and hurtful, it pains me to think that other women (who also look different without makeup on... spoiler alert!) had the nerve to utter such hurtful words

I will be the first to admit that I do not look the same with makeup as I do without. And guess what? I'm sure none of the women who commented on her Instagram are perfect without makeup either.

Why? Because we are human. We have flaws. We have blemishes. And we have scars. Some physical and some caused by harsh comments from our friends, society, or someone hiding behind a computer screen. As women, it is our duty to build each other up and not tear each other down. Life is hard enough already, the least we can do is try to work as a team.

We all suffer silently. Always be kind because you never know what someone else is battling, just as they do not know what you are going through.

We all have our insecurities but tearing someone else down will not make you prettier, superior or worthy. If I have been taught anything, it is that pouring salt in someone else's sugar won't make yours any sweeter.

Self-love does not happen over night. In fact, it takes years of practice and acceptance to be happy with yourself. While you may always have thighs that are gapless, I can promise the girl you're convinced has it all-together wishes she wasn't six feet tall. The fact of the matter is we all have our "things" we do not particularly like about ourselves.

You are not defined by your flaws. This woman is hundreds of things but people have chosen to see her as the few things she is not. She is her favorite books, her quirks and favorite lyrics. She is her thoughts and dreams. She is brave for posting images of her raw self.

She is not "ugly", "the reason you have trust issues" or only "perfect" with makeup on.

Those are all of the things she is not. And I hope that you are wise enough to know that that does not define you, too.