But it isn’t that simple. Talking is a big part of it. You can’t be scared to talk about it. You have to find a person or two who will listen to you, and who you trust. For me those two people are my mom and brother, because they are the closest thing to me. I can trust them with my feelings. Talking has helped me get through a lot of rough times, so it’s a proven fact that talking helps. I’m serious, don’t keep it in yourself. I know it takes a lot of nerve and energy to tell someone something, but it’s good for you. Please talk, draw, write, do whatever you want! Just don’t let it dwell on your mind forever, because negative thoughts are like poison. They eat at all of your emotions until you have completely succumbed to them. Talk, and don’t be scared. If you choose the right people, they won’t let you down.
Accepting yourself is the biggest aspect of this topic. You have to love yourself as much as you want others to love you. Confidence is key, but so are comfortability, love, and a strong heart. I used to be terrified of wearing bikinis. I used to dread crop tops and shorts. But then I realized; why am I so scared of myself?
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I still struggle with accepting myself, but I have understood that the only person judging me is me. Girls, especially teenagers, I hope you feel this because it will help you. It has helped me become more confident in myself and that has affected me in everyday life. I know how hard it is to love yourself, but you can do it. If we support each other, we can love each other and ourselves. We can accept each other.
So this might end in two ways; we love each other so much that we rise to power and rule the world, which would be a good thing in many ways. The other way won’t be so good; people don’t love themselves or each other and start to fight over which is better. I think the former would be best, (and can I add all round free ice cream in there too?).
Acceptance is what we need to have a brighter and more positive future. After reading this, do you think you will accept yourself for who you are? I would love to hear from you.
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Great content very well written. The author is clearly a teenager, yet possesses the ancient wisdom of self-understanding and that of others. I like the part when she says that she loves her imperfections. Perhaps, she had discovered by the age of 12 what took me 60 years to discover: Every serious character defect is the other side of a great talent, and both sides cannot be separated and come as a package. I agree that talking to people about your problems can help us cope with them and feel better in the process. I hope that the author will rediscover within herself even more efficient ways to problem resolutions. I am sure that there are powers of intelligence, creativity and intuition in the mind and heart of this old soul in a teenage body.
I totally agree with the author’s conclusion that accepting oneself is a prerequisite of changing the world, and I am certain that Gabrielle has already become an agent of this positive change. Great work!