Validation

If outside validation is your only source of nourishment, you will be hungry for the rest of your life. Yes, I said it. If your worth relies solely on the validation of others, you will never truly be happy. And you’re not alone - I relied on it for a long time before I grew into the woman you see smiling in these photos.
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The funny thing is, I am still learning how to hold my own hand, it’s a part of my daily journey. I haven’t always been able to stand this strong on my own or feel so rooted that nothing could tear me down.
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I always thought it was a fault; this feeling of being broken by things I had gone through. But the truth is, to pick yourself up after going through some real life shit is the most important thing you will learn.