You Should Go And Love Yourself
Start writing a post
popular

You Should Go And Love Yourself

A sister's heartbreaks caused a brother to abandon his own feelings.

912
You Should Go And Love Yourself
Pexels

It has taken me years to realize why I am truly cautious/sensitive to women. Seeing my sister go from a confident, independent person to somebody who can’t seem to find any love for herself has shaped my personal perspective on how my actions can affect people who have a love for me.

I knew at a young, inexperienced age that my sister was not in a good state of being. With her physical and mental health drifting apart day by day, I watched an illness become insurmountable. Doctors only give her more prescriptions to take, while therapists make sure she is taking all her prescriptions as labeled. The cycle repeats.

All she did wrong was follow her heart, which you can’t blame anyone for following. Her heart breaks made me realize how invested people can become in somebody (for all the wrong reasons). The way she was treated in each relationship made me want to understand how my mind worked and how I could control my emotions.I never wanted to be the type of guy who used people, but I am not perfect.

I have made so many mistakes involving whoever I was acquainted with but one must realize we are not the person we were a day ago.I refused to get stuck in the past, I refused to look into the future. I didn’t want feelings, only craved experience to satisfy my senses by absorbing as much of the world around me as I could. I practiced not getting attached to objects of happiness (including people), rather I gained discipline towards objects being temporary.

Whenever I lose touch of values, I remember that I have watched good men put away peace for power, drinks every minute of the hour, just for personal desires to devour good intentions they had towards women.Delusive encounters leave them surrounded by their own lies.

With no time to be extended, the truth is far from apprehended. The conversation turned to cross-fire, with one leaving the other hanging on the edge of wire. To no rules they abide, forever they fight against how they are feeling inside.

For one thing, my sister will never lose her beauty; however, I only see her pain.I hope to better myself, in order to prove to her that it is never too late to have a love for yourself.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

54998
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35406
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957536
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

184570
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments