Over the past few years, I have struggled with insecurity. I have that habit wherein I compare myself to every person I meet, I pointed every flaw I had when I had to look in the mirror and believe me, it was tragic. I always wished that I was one of those beautiful girls I saw on Tumblr or Instagram. I often stayed away from people who intimidated me and I rejected every compliment I received because I thought that they were just lying only to make me feel better. I'm the kind of person who needed others' opinions to know my value. Every criticism made me upset and I always did my best to be what they want. I was a people-pleaser, I wanted to be on top so people would recognize me. Their validation was my relief. I did not like how I looked, spoke, and walked, name a part of me and I will certainly point out an imperfection. I stayed away from social media because of this. (I only used Messenger, well you know, to message people.)


A verse from the Bible struck me and that caused me to change little by little. My friends also told me that we are unique and there will always be people ahead of you because that's life! I surrounded myself with people who make me happy and helped me to strive harder. Right now, I no longer needed their approval because I know that I am affirmed by the One who created us. Insecurity is a flawed identity as said in our Unleashed Youth Camp. It is normal to feel these things because we're human! Yet, we must not let these things get to us but let it serve as a motivation for you to persevere. Be yourself and enjoy the things that you love! Your value is not measured by how you appear, where you came from and so much more. We have been bought and paid by Jesus Christ and that makes us valuable!
~Anne♡


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