self-love
Date people who like and respect you.
Date people who consistently demonstrate interest in and respect for your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and priorities.
Fuck with yourself so heavy that you forget that anybody else exist
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remember that you were art long before someone came to admire you, and you’ll continue to be art even when that someone is gone.
(lowkey needed this and might write in on the chalkboard wall)
I just feel like I’ve come to a place where I’m kind of detached from this outer shell thing that i live in. Like its definitely home and familiar but its not that big of a deal like i’m just here hanging out. I just try not to dissect my body anymore and break it down into things i like and dont like things that are bad or good. Like I know if things are big or small and soft or hard and hairy or smooth but things are never good or bad. Because its all good, because its mine. In saying all of that I understand my privilege as a smaller light skinned cis woman, so I’m not passing any judgement or shaming anyone that still has trouble in fully loving their bodies etc. Its hard but its a really beautiful thing so I hope you all get there.
FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT you are allowed to feel proud of yourself for things that might seem silly to other people, like getting better at a video game or putting together a nice outfit for the next morning or finishing a book. You deserve to feel proud for your accomplishment.
Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself.
There are people who dislike you because you do not dislike yourself.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (via herdirtylittleheart)
“I’m a mother and I have a daughter. I’m lucky to be in a position where I’m able to teach her things like self love and acceptance.”
-Denise Bidot
Read more from Denise’s Q+A on the Chromat Blog.
Photo by Christine Hahn