It's a Journey

Dear Girls, 

I suffered with the ins and outs of eating disorder for a long time. I have my down days, but I'm definitely much more body positive than I use to be. 

I think that loving yourself is one of the most radical things you can do in a world constantly telling you it's wrong to do so. You don't need to be corrected. You don't need to think you're amazing all the time either. It's a journey and that's what is beautiful.

At least, that's what's been beautiful for me. I still get anxious or sad; but I'm always me and I'm pretty happy with that. I'm more than a number on a scale or how little tape I can wrap around my waist. 

Have a wonderful my loves.

Love Always, 

Seema Sammy.

Self Awareness

Dear Girls, 

                                       To Whom It May Concern

You don't know me and I don't know you. You have no right to judge me and neither do I.

I could do without your stares and giggles or your rude comments about me being a 'Fatass'. 

 

I don't need your validation, opinions and definitely not your close minded remarks. 

I am self aware, in fact I know that I'm fat. I can see when I walk how my legs jiggle or that I have a double-chin. 

 

So I urge you to be so self aware that you don't have to point and stare at me, that you can love your own reflection and not make me the subject of your attention. 

Have a wonderful day my loves. 

Love Always, 

Seema Sammy

Accept Yourself

 

Dear Girls, 

Stop trying to please everyone except yourself.  

AlI that's on my mind is how much I’ve let myself down trying to lift everyone else up. I’ve made this mistake so many times before, but lately it hurts my heart more than usual. I’ve realized just how harmful being too selfless can be.

I love helping others. I lend my ear to sad souls who just want to be heard, or at least they paint a picture as such. I lend my heart to empty people that can never seem to reciprocate my love for them. You’d think after years of constant disappointment I'd learn, I don’t. I learn but I never listen. 

I guess what I’m saying is, stop trying to please everyone except yourself, ACCEPT YOURSELF, learn to value your own heart and let God help you help yourself. It’s okay to be selfish, I have to constantly remind myself…. ITS OK TO BE SELFISH. 

Love always, 

Seema Sammy. 

You get in return, what you give.

 

Dear Girls,

     "Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others."

 I've complained so much about people not giving me what I deserve based on what I'd do for them in a heartbeat. I'm sure you guys have been in this boat too and you're probably settling with what you get.

I've gained so much knowledge with age. Age has given me what I was looking for my entire life - it has given me, ME.  It has provided time and experience and failures and triumphs and time-tested friends who have helped me step into the shape that was waiting for me. You’ll learn, as you get older that you get in return, what you give.

If you want love, give love.
If you want honesty, give honesty.
If you want respect, give respect.


Love Always,
Seema Sammy.