how you love yourself is
how you teach others
to love you

he placed his hands
on my mind
before reaching
for my waist
my hips
or my lips
he didn't call me
beautiful first
he called me
exquisite

- how he touches me

I think I finally overcame my self-esteem and confidence issues at around 20.

Self acceptance is common, Unfortunately, for some daft reason you are expected to have some kind of psychology degree to learn it.

I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.

The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.