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tempting to go back to; and you might want It is only with time, reassurance, and the right
those days to last longer or just end, but you people - maybe even one person, who can
cannot remember how. Becoming the better also be yourself- will gain the self-love that you
version of 'you' that there is, is terrifying, yet deserve; and nothing feels more fulfilling and
healing. You will still encounter the same freer than that.
intrusive thoughts and anxiety-filled situations,
maybe even the depressing sunny days that you Written by Leen Mohamad
cannot wait to end, and that is okay. ID: 1075482
It passed before; it will pass again. Sometimes,
we are afraid of losing our old selves because
we will lose sight of who we once were. But if we
take each little piece one by one and nurture it
with the love, care, and reassurance necessary
to build the self-worth we need, there will
be something to look back on in our times of
loneliness and heartache. When we surround
ourself with the people who support us through
this transition and push us back up on our feet
in those moments of darkness, we will have
someone to look up to and trust. Change can
be terrifying.