Don't Believe Everything You've Been Told About Yourself

Have you ever stopped to think about the things you were told growing up? Maybe it was a comment about your weight, your looks, or the shape of your body. Maybe it came from a parent, grandparent, or someone else close to you. Even if those words were meant as a joke or were said out of concern, they can stick. Over time, they can take up space in your mind and begin to shape the way you see yourself.

What starts as someone else's opinion can slowly become something you believe. But here is the truth. Someone’s opinion of you is not the truth about you. It is just a thought. And thoughts are not facts.

Everyone sees the world through their own lens. Their beliefs, fears, and insecurities shape the things they say. Just because they said something about you does not mean it was accurate. You are not obligated to carry their words with you forever.

Over the past few years, I have come to a deeper realization. I am perfectly made by the hands of God. And so are you. There is nothing about you that He would change. You were created with care and purpose.

When I start to doubt myself, when I feel less than or unsure of my worth, I remind myself of this truth. My value is not based on other people’s opinions. It is not defined by how I look or what I do. And neither is yours.

To the parents reading this, especially those raising daughters, please be mindful of your words. A single comment about your child's body can stay with them for years. It can shape their self-image and affect their confidence in ways you may not realize. Choose your words with care. Speak with love. Build her up.

And to those who are still unlearning the messages you received as a child, I see you. Healing takes time, but it is possible. You are allowed to let go of the stories that no longer serve you. You are not too much. You are not too little. You are not broken.

You are enough. Just as you are.