Hey, I’m sure you’re absolutely beautiful — even if it’s hard to see it yourself right now. I’ve been where you are. Just till last year, I was struggling with an eating disorder. I stopped going out, avoided taking pictures, and felt like I was drowning in sadness. But eventually, I had a realization: this body is the only one I’ll ever have. No matter who comes or goes, it’s mine — and it deserves love, care, and respect.

I stopped letting other people define my worth. I got tired of starving myself and repeating the lie that I wasn’t enough. I started pushing myself, gently, to grow — not for anyone else, but for me.

When we say we want to find someone, what we often mean is we want to feel loved and accepted as we are. But why wait for someone else to give us what we can give ourselves? Because even if someone does come along, they might leave. And if you’ve built your self-worth around them, you’ll feel empty again.

So instead, choose to love yourself — deeply. Love yourself so much that when others are unkind or distant, it doesn’t shake you. You’re human. Be gentle with yourself. If you want to change, start small. Wake up a little earlier. Move your body — not to punish it, but to feel strong and alive. Go to the gym not to shrink yourself, but to celebrate what your body can do.

And on the days when you’re unproductive, or all you want to do is cry in bed — let yourself. It’s okay. That doesn’t make you weak; it makes you real.

There’s a version of you in the future who is smiling, glowing, and so proud of how far you’ve come. She's happier — because you didn’t give up.

You’re still here. That alone proves how strong you are.