"When people reject you, find solace in the fact that God accepts you, wants you and cherishes you just as you are."
Someone once told me that I could have been a great model. All I needed was to put on "just" a little more size and I would be perfect.

Alot of times when I walk the streets in my country, guys would make comments about me (as it is the norm in Saint Lucia). On a few occasions though, they have told me that if only I would put on "just" a little more weight I would be just right for them. As if my body was made for them. As if my body had some sort of obligation (that I was apparently completely unaware of)  to please them.

Alot of times I was worried that no guy would ever like me because I was thin. That no one would ever come to love someone of my calibre. Or even if I did happen to find someone, that somewhere deep within, they will always want to change me. And that has been one of my biggest fears. I didn't think I would ever be good enough for anyone to love me.

I thought people validated me. After all, that's the only way you get by in the world right? People have to like you?

Photo taken by: Allen Chery


Well, first of all people will never, ever be satisfied. And secondly, I've learnt that one of the greatest freedoms is when you know you don't need acceptance from anyone.