When I was little I had a gap in my two front teeth. It was large enough to fit a nickel and a dime pressed together perfectly. I know this because a friend handed me a nickel and asked if it would fit between my teeth. When it did easily she scoured her pockets for… Continue reading My Gap-Toothed Smile
Tag: selfworth
Letting Ourselves Down
There are many ways in which we can let ourselves down. When we say yes, when we'd rather say no. When other people's feelings are placed ahead of our well-being. When we silence our voice out of fear of how we will be perceived. Most importantly, though, we let ourselves down when we fail to… Continue reading Letting Ourselves Down
What I Thought Love Was
I'd distract myself with this feeling of being needed, thinking that it meant that I was valued, that I mattered. That my existence in the space of this individual's life was something spectacular and magical.
You are Worthy
Friend, you are so worthy of love, kindness, compassion, joy, and happiness. Until you remember this, I'll remind you.
Not Good Enough
You friend, are always good enough... you are more than good enough.
