At 23 years old, I am learning to love myself fully. I have so much going on in my everyday life like so many others, and I can be extremely hard on myself. It’s a slow process… and I’m so thankful for a husband who is giving me space to make my own mistakes and learn who I am. I’m learning to take time for me, I’m learning to appreciate my body despite its flaws, I’m learning to be more honest with myself and others, I’m finding a positive inner voice that tells me I am strong, beautiful, smart, and capable. I used to want to impress others with my weight loss , beauty, and success, but I’ve come to realize that my first priority is to inspire myself. I am currently working on becoming healthier and I have learned that I can still enjoy the body I have while working towards a new goal. I don’t know if anyone will ever read these words, but in the event that you come across them, I challenge you to love yourself!