Tag: self esteem

likeful:

treat yourself like a good friend…be kind to yourself… yes, u can critique your behavior but don’t be ruthlessly mean…don’t say what you wouldn’t say to a close friend…cherish yourself and cut yourself some slack…it’s gonna be ok

lafemmenuit:

I’m tired of girls trying to invalidate their own feelings during times of pain, especially to their friends. Your break up meant something. That friendship you lost was a hard blow. I understand why you feel tired this semester. Sometimes this “modern woman” stereotype is patriarchy’s last attempt; patriarchy disguised as feminism. You don’t have to be “wise beyond your years”; your pain and crying does not mean you are not intelligent. If you feel your friends demand justification for your pain and ordeals, they’re not friends. You’re strong but human. Remind yourself emotional space is part of liberation.

wrdsfvrs:

“i spent all my teenage years being obsessed with beauty. i’m very resentful about it and i’m very angry. i had so much intelligence and energy and drive and instead of using that to study more, instead of pursuing something, instead of going out and learning about the world, changing the world, i directed all that fire inward and burnt myself up and tried to make myself beautiful and perfect.”

— mitski, in sight out podcast