(where u have been)

Dear Melissa,

You have grown so much. I am so proud of you. You have taken the steps to learn to love yourself. It was hard when you were a child. You were told what to believe, not taught how to evaluate what you internalize. You should always evaluate what you internalize. You do your body no good by letting in critiques that create conformity, and not refinement. Refine yourself always. But do not let critique that does not make you into a better person rule your sun, moon, and stars. You are a beautiful person and there is always room for growth. Make sure you are growing and refining, not changing and internalizing ideas that make you feel like you are not enough. You are enough. You are more than enough. I am so proud of you. You have turned into the person you always wished you could be. Do not believe otherwise.