self care

please take care of yourself.

people romanticize mental illness or physical deformity

but it's not romantic

it's not cute

it's serious.

it's not "fun" to be crying on the bathroom floor because you just puked your guts out

for eating one more bite than you wanted to.

it's not "beautiful" to be shaky as you walk into class because you are having a panic attack

and can't stop your racing heartbeat.

your not "strong" if you cut your wrists because the women on TV do

and you want your friends to give you more attention.

there are people who really struggle with these things.

so please

take care of yourself.

kiss your own hands

smile at your reflection

curl your hair because it makes you feel pretty.

self love is romantic

self love is cute

fun

beautiful

strong.

strength and beauty come from loving yourself

taking care of the one person who matters

the only body you get

the only life you'll live.

take care of yourself. please.