To those who don't love themselves,

Let me just start off by saying we have all been there, and we all know how hard it is to truly love yourself and who you are. But there is no reason why all of us should be so hateful towards each other, only to make ourselves feel better, when we only end up hating ourselves even more.

Now, there are many reasons why a person may not be happy with who they are. But to name a few, it could be because of their body, face, hair, anything we see on the outside. It could also be because of their personality or interests and the feeling that they do not belong. Also, it could be because they feel as if they will never find somebody to love them. And finally, it could be because of the people they are surrounded by and what those people have said to make them dislike themselves.

First of all, let me tell you how beautiful you truly are. Whether you hear this a million times a day, or once in a blue moon, it is still important to be reminded that you are beautiful on the inside and out. If you do not love yourself simply because of the way you look, please look in a mirror and remember that there is only one of you in this entire world, making you the most unique version of yourself that you could be.

Nobody else has those freckles or that exact facial structure. We were all made the way we are for a reason, and it is to be reminded that we are all different, so stop comparing yourself to somebody you want to be. Who gets to decide what beauty means? Who gets to decide what size you should be or what you should wear? Who gets to decide what is classified as ugly or pretty? The answer is you. Only you can decide what you think of yourself. Nobody else can do it for you, even if you let them.

Now, do you not love yourself because of your passions or dreams? Do you wish you could be like everybody else and have interest in what others are doing? Well, stop. You would not be you without those dreams and interests. They define who you are as a person. Never change for somebody else because they will not love you for the real you.

That brings me to my next reason why you may not love yourself. Have you ever thought, "Well if they don't love me, why should I love myself?" We have all thought this at some point. A boy or girl breaks our hearts and we turn to blame ourselves and begin picking apart everything that we could have done wrong. In fact, this statement is completely opposite. We need to love ourselves before others can love us back. If we are not confident with ourselves, we will constantly be looking for ways that another person will find flaws as well. Please remember that the most beautiful thing anybody can show is confidence in who they are.

Finally, continue to surround yourself with those who do remind you that you are beautiful, loved, and unique in every single way. Do not surround yourself with people who only make you feel worse about yourself. I can honestly promise you that you will live a much happier life if you cut out those people who make you feel less than nothing, continue to be who you are, and embrace everything about yourself because nobody else can do it just like you.

Sincerely,

Your biggest supporter.