a journey of self love
I’ve struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts since I was young, still in elementary school. Grades 4-7 were honestly hell for me. I don’t remember much of my childhood, because I’ve blocked so much out, but what I do remember from my time in elementary school was terrifying. I felt isolated and alone. I was …
Continue reading bullies nearly took my life, but I came out stronger.
This is my own experience with social media and although I love being able to connect with many people that a far away or close, I know and can awknowledge the damages that social media is causing. I’m really afraid of social media. The illusion that it has created for us. Making us feel closer …
I still remember having the idea for a self love magazine. I envisioned how I wanted it to be and now sitting here about to start volume 4... I'm so proud of what it has become for me since I started the first volume last winter. It started off with just my journey and ideas, …
Trying to love and accept my body as it is while I’m getting constant talk of people & society changing their bodies, dieting, or doing a b or c workouts is beyond triggering for me. It almost feels like we live in a world where we must change our bodies to be accepted or to …
Continue reading You do NOT need to change yourself to accept yourself
LoveyoursCA is TWO YEARS OLD!!! It still feels like yesterday when I decided to start selling art and share my story on the internet. I created love yours with the intention of it becoming something more, not just for me but for others as well. Today, I am so proud of how far it’s come …
I AM TWENTY FIVE!! When i was a teenager, I thought at twenty five I would have it all. A big house, a fancy car, a fit body, a husband, kids, a successful job, and tons of money. AND if I had all that I would finally be happy with myself, with my body, and …
Continue reading 25 things I’ve learned in twenty five years.
1: Stop comparing: It’s hard to not compare ourselves to someone else because we’ve become so programmed in doing so. When we compare we forget to see the beauty within ourselves. There’s no one like us and when we compare we lose ourselves. Remind yourself that your life is worth living and you won’t feel …
