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Me: Then and Now

July 14, 2015
By A_Jean PLATINUM, Citrus Heights, California
A_Jean PLATINUM, Citrus Heights, California
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Favorite Quote:
"we all carry these things inside that no one else can see. they hold us down like anchors and they drown us out at sea."
"i'm trying to figure out which parts of my personality are mine and which ones I created to please you"


I've spent too many years at war with myself,

confused and hating my reflection.

I've spent too much time feeling guilty,

ashamed of those rare moments of confidence.

I've spent too many mornings worrying about my clothes, my hair, my make up,

nervous about how people perceive me.

 

But now I'm done with feeling bad for feeling good. 

I'm going to take all the selfies I want,

I'm going to smile as I stare you down,

I'm going to wear what I want to wear.

Cause who are you to have an opinion

about what makes me feel like I can finally take on the world

and win? 



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