I have always been the one to try and cheer other people up but, I would beat myself up often as well. I hated the way that I looked and thought that I was ugly. For a long time, I hated being autistic and did not like the fact that I was different from everyone else. I wanted to be "normal". I had very few friends and was overweight, which a lot of people made fun of. I felt like everything I did or tried to do was either a failure or not a big deal. I had a really hard time taking compliments. My self esteem was so low that I thought that I deserved to be picked on. Even though I was being picked on, there were also people who had nice things to say about me but, I would not believe them. I wanted to fit in so badly that I almost lost myself in the process. I did not appreciate the awesome person that I was and still am to this day.
After years of self discovery, I learned to love and appreciate who I am as a person. I am proud to be autistic and I like the fact that I am not the same as everyone else and to be honest there is no such thing as being "normal". I love my large head, green eyes, and every other part of my body. I like that I am a kind and honest person who hardly ever gives up. I am determined to make a positive impact on this world. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my self love journey.
If you are struggling with low self esteem, I want to let you know that you are not alone. There are a lot of people who struggle with the same thing. Please seek professional counseling or at the very least talk with someone that you trust. If you have no one to turn to and talk about this please reach out to me. My email is on the footer of this web page. I know this is hard but you can learn to love yourself just like I have.
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