I was 9 years old when I was teased for not having a father and first realised what it had felt like to be abandoned by somebody who should protect you.
I was 12 years old when I was bullied for having hairy legs which began a long journey of hating my body and appearance.
I was 14 years old when I begun self-harming and my journey of living alone begun.
I was 15 years old when my first ‘love’ cheated on me.
I was 16 years old when I was told I would be alone, I was ugly, fat, disgusting and that I would never be loved by somebody else.
I was 16 years old when I tried to take my life.
I was 18 years old when the cycle of cheating partners begun again.
I was 19 years old when I experienced a toxic workplace and extreme burn-out for the first time.
I was 20 years old when I lost almost everything I’d owned in a storm when the roof came off of my home.
I was 21 years old when I was in a car accident, causing a lifelong back injury and chronic pain.
I was 24 years old when my first son was born after a 5-day labour.
I am now 29 years old with two healthy, beautiful children. I am engaged to the love of my life. I have two thriving, successful businesses. And most importantly, I’m safe. I’m safe physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially.
Don’t let one (or in my case, 11) things make you feel like you aren’t worthy. Like you aren’t unlovable. Like you don’t get to have the beautiful life you dream of, because I know how you feel. I know what it’s like to experience trauma. I know what it’s like to feel so alone and like you will never be able to come up for air again. I hear you, I see you and I love you.
You are worthy. You are lovable and loved. You get to have it all.
With love & support,
Shorina | Mindful Soul Collective
Holistic Counsellor, Wellbeing Coach & Business Mentor
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