You don’t need anyone’s affection or approval in order to be good enough. When someone rejects or abandons or judges you, it isn’t actually about you. It’s aboutthem and their own insecurities, limitations, and needs, and you don’t have to internalize that. Your worth isn’t contingent upon other people’s acceptance of you — it’s something inherent.

You exist, and therefore, you matter. You’re allowed to voice your thoughts and feelings. You’re allowed to assert your needs and take up space. You’re allowed to hold onto the truth that who you are is exactly enough. And you’re allowed to remove anyone from your life who makes you feel otherwise.

—Daniell Koepke

I couldn't have come across this excerpt at a more timely moment. I don't know why I am seized by sudden attacks of self doubt and inferiority at times, the nigging feeling that I'm never good enough for something/  someone. I guess I gotta stop thinking this way, it's not healthy.

I'm scared at times, because of  the dominant no-nonsense nature. I'm scared of the physical strength at times, because I've none to fight back. Sometimes when I'm lying next to you, I feel and hear your heartbeat, the thumping of your heart against your chest. I love stroking people's eyebrows, I've no idea why. I think it's quite a soothing gesture, almost as if it can put someone to sleep.

I love tight enveloping hugs while lying down that leave you with no space to breathe. It feels secure to me, like nothing can get in between. It's never too warm for such hugs. Just face to face, eyes closed, a smile on my face. Feeling the warm breaths near my face.

I like these feelings that come with the hugs . Give them back. Pretty please?