By Ariele Taylor, TIWP Women’s Program
We all need to be loved.
We all need to be seen
even if just by one person
and feel their acceptance of us.
What I know is
we need to dare
to love other people.
But we can’t do it
until we love ourselves.
What’s true is that others love us
when we love ourselves.
I am strong.
I can.
I am allowed.
I love.
I deserve.
I need.
I matter.
I can validate myself.