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teen.sluts

@charlotte-elkington-blog

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I spent so much time hating, criticising, being disappointed and feeling miserable with the person I was. I had dug myself deeper and deeper into a hole of regret and guilt about the distance between who I was and who I wanted to be. So deep I could no longer see the possibility that I could change. Now, I have finally reached a point where I am motivated to change. I am taking steps, no matter how tiny, towards the person I know I can be and it’s exciting. Part of me keeps trying to remind myself that i’m a fool and i will never change, but i’m getting much better at ignoring that and hopefully soon I will prove myself wrong.
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the year of letting go, of understanding loss. grace. of the word ‘no’ and also being able to say ‘you are not kind’. the year of humanity/humility. when the whole world couldn’t get out of bed. everyone i’ve met this year, says the same thing ‘you are so easy to be around, how do you do that?’. the year i broke open and dug out all the rot with my own hands. the year i learnt small talk. and how to smile at strangers. the year i understood that i am my best when i reach out and ask ‘do you want to be my friend?’. the year of sugar, everywhere. softness. sweetness. honey honey. the year of being alone, and learning how much i like it. the year of hugging people i don’t know, because i want to know them. the year i made peace and love, right here.

Warsan Shire (via podencos)

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One thing I’ve learned: when people end whatever they’re saying with “idk, I’m probably not making any sense,” it usually means they are telling you something very close and personal to them, something that’s such an integral part of their being that they have trouble putting it into words that do it justice.