be proud of all of your small victories. you only snoozed your alarm twice today instead seven times. you changed out of pyjamas and into actual clothes. you found a new song that makes you want to dance. you smiled at a stranger and they smiled back. life doesn’t have to be all about getting first place every time or always being the best. a win is still a win, no matter how small.

Take yourself apart and put it together again, you are the ship of Theseus.

Forsake the light, walk in the dark.

You deserve to surround yourself with people who are certain that they want you. It can be hard to come to terms with the fact that the person who you would drop everything for doesn't feel the same way. Don't waste your time or your tears asking yourself if you're lacking in any aspects - you're not. You deserve someone who wants you in their life as much as you want them in yours.