Learning to Be Proud of Myself
There are days when I realize I need to remind myself of my own worth. Not because I’ve forgotten, but because sometimes life gets heavy — and I forget to see myself through kind eyes. I used to wait for someone to reassure me. To tell me I’m doing okay, that I’m strong, that I’m enough. But lately, I’ve learned that sometimes… I have to be that person for myself. I have to cheer myself up when no one else does. I have to be brave on my own. Some nights, I’d look in the mirror and quietly whisper, “You’re doing fine. You’re strong. You’re worthy.” And at first, it felt strange — like I was pretending to believe something I wasn’t sure of. But over time, it started to feel real. I started to see the truth in my own reflection. Because I am worthy. I do deserve happiness. I do deserve to be treated with love, patience, and care — not just by others, but by myself too. There was a time when I kept waiting for someone to validate my growth. I wanted someone to notice how f...