Self Esteem

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Thinking of Rosie <3

"She looks just like you!" They say, and I beam! But they're saying much more than their saying seems… For I'd never say to her what I constantly say to me… ("You don't measure up, you can't be enough! You're ugly, you're stupid, just keep your mouth shut!") My mind in shock, my heart so hurt, To even think about speaking so harshly to her. So, a good lesson learned, to see me in her eyes… I will love myself more and not criticize.

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Tom Woody

Date: 4/24/2025 11:42:00 AM

Beautiful self examination Crys. I often find myself being too self condemnatory. Hello to mini you

Tom Woody
Date: 4/25/2025 10:26:00 AM

Woo hoo!

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/25/2025 10:08:00 AM

Yess via me...I told her you said hello and she said hi right back! :) we are gearing up for senior prom and graduation!

Tom Woody
Date: 4/24/2025 12:27:00 PM

Was that your mini you? Lol

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/24/2025 12:25:00 PM

And "hi!" Right back ;)

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/24/2025 12:24:00 PM

So good to hear from you Tom! You have no idea how much I anticipate comments on my poetry (Well perhaps you do)... no matter what is said, it's a ray of light on a cloudy day, but your comments are always full of rainbows! Xoxo