Depression, eating disorders, anxiety, mental illness in general... it is the invisible disease, and it affects millions upon millions of teenagers all over the world. So many young people cannot find their way out... seeing suicide as the only option. This is not the case. It is not the case at all. There is hope, there is always hope. I need to prove that to you. I don't know any of you reading this, but I care about you all so much... I love you all so intensely, and it kills me to see you sad. There's hope, and you deserve better then a death by your own hand. Please believe me.
If there is hope to be found in the world, you can find it here. I promise. <3
To anyone out there who has ever struggled with body image..
I just want you to know:
You are beautiful, even if you don’t see it. You are.
Anyone who has ever told you otherwise is lying, every person is beautiful- you’re beautiful.
Beauty is not defined by a number. You are not defined by a number.
The scale? It lies. The Mirror? It lies. Your perception of the way you look is not the way the rest of the world sees you.
You are beautiful, you are above this. It does not need to define you.
It gets better. The journey isn’t easy, but it’s possible, and it is so worth it once you come out the other side. To all of you reading this, know you can message me at anytime, just to talk or if you want advice! <3 I am always here to help <3
In conclusion, you’re beautiful, I love you and please, please, please stay strong <3.
Idranktheseawater talks about gaining weight and self image after recovering from an eating disorder.
Melissa makes so many amazing YouTube videos, she’s an incredibly strong girl and inspired me to begin this blog! You can subscribe to her channel: HERE!
do you think that someone with 18 years of insecurity and self-hate can learn to love themselves?
Do I honestly think that it’s possible? Yes, I do. Is it a difficult task? Yeah, I’m not going to lie there- but it is possible. Anything is possible.
Unfortunately, it’s not something I can teach you. I can’t give a step by step program or reveal a magic secret. Everyone has to find it for themselves, and it’s such a challenge, but it’s possible if you make it so.
It just makes me sad to think that you don’t see yourself for the beautiful person that you truly are. Remember, you may see yourself a certain way, but it doesn’t mean that it’s how the rest of the world sees you. Your view is biased, because if you could see yourself from the eyes of the people who love and care about you- you’d see yourself for who you truly are, a beautiful human being worthy of happiness and not only the love of the people around her, but the love of herself.
You’ll learn that one day <3 I’m not sure how or when, but you’re soul is too precious not to be treasured. Until then, stay strong beautiful xox
You can do it! <3 Just think positive :)
Stay beautiful, cause you are- even if you can’t see it right now.
Hey, my name is Lauren, and I'm only 13. I have super long showers and everyone thinks it's because I just sit in there. In reality, I make myself throw up repeatedly in hopes of losing weight. I'm tired of being called fat, big boned, well fed overweight and chubby, I want to look in the mirror and be happy with what I see. I also spend a lot of time staring at my shaving razor thinking about killing myself, but I can't do it. I can't leave my dad, I love him too much. I see 3 therapists
Hey beautiful, the mirror- the one that you keep staring at? It lies. It doesn’t tell the truth. You’re beautiful, whether you see it or not. All you see in the mirror is a reflection of how YOU see yourself, that doesn’t mean it’s how you really are. You are such a beautiful and unique individual and you deserve to see that. <3 Tell your therapists about how you feel, let the know what runs through your head when you’re in the shower. Okay?
I know that you’re strong enough to not only survive this, but to go on and live a happier life. Okay? You’re stronger then you even realise, and you’re proving that to me. You CAN get better.. do it for your Dad and do it for yourself. He loves you so much, and he wants to to be happy too, and I know you can do it xx <3
Whether you’re religious or not (I’m not and this touched me deeply), everyone deserves to know that they’re beautiful <3 and this is a beautiful video.
