Hey guys! I have really really bad self esteem issues, and honestly most of the time I can’t look at my body in a mirror. I struggle with so many insecurities including my weight (my stomach, legs and face), my hair, my shoulders, and even my laugh) and I deal with these every day. I know it’s sad, but it’s the truth,

This summer I braved something I wasn’t really sure I was comfortable doing, and I wore a bikini to one of my best friend’s (a guy) pool party. I was the only girl there, and normally, my anxiety wouldn’t even let me put the bikini on, let alone wear it around boys, but I braved it, and I actually felt really really good about myself!

To all the people with self esteem issues: Sometimes, people’s advice is just to learn to love yourself. They expect it to be like a switch, but baby steps are okay! Don’t feel like you need to love every part of yourself right away! Something as small as feeling like your hair is in a cute style, or really liking your outfit one day, or maybe feeling pretty one or two day a month- these are all great starts! Remember, the most beautiful you can be, is when you feel beautiful in your own skin!