So, October is Bullying Prevention month.
I've seen Disney stars wearing the Choose Kindness T-shirt, which they shared on IG also with long captions about choosing kindness. And I'm writing this because I was inspired by them. But not only that, it's also because I think it is a very important lesson to all of us.
As I also was a victim of bullying, I think it would be worth to share.
I was bullied and annoyed by almost everyone, so this cause is really important to me. Being mocked for having flaws or being pushed by the white people because you're black -it's not cool. I was a joke at school because I'm fat. As time passes, I try to figure how people will like me. But I was like, "no. It just can't." so I just go through life.
But time passed, I grew and I became smarter and better at grades. And I started also to do good and do well, and all I know is that I have friends. And people liked me. And I didn't even try. My friends know I have flaws, and so do they. And they appreciate me for who I am.
I've been struggling about appreciating myself. I've been hiding who I actually am for so long. And when I was ready to actually be myself, I became myself. And from then on, I feel good. Instead, I feel better than I was not being myself. I've been acting like I'm girlish, like I like what I actually don't like, etc. But now I have stopped. I'm showing the world who I actually am inside. And I don't care if I have flaws, or I'm fat or I'm weird. That's just me, the inner me. I'm proud of me now that people also like me for me. And I'm learning to appreciate my good characteristics and my flaws now. I know I have haters too also maybe, but as long as there are still my family and my friends, I'm good.
All I wanna say is that, don't be afraid to show who you really are. Instead, be proud of it. Because yourself is the most perfect you. Yes you have flaws, but everyone do have flaws. Yes you have haters, but always remember and believe that there is someone who will love you for you.
Join me to #ChooseKindness this October, and not only this month. But also, join me #ChooseKindness everyday. You'll be happier choosing kindness. Choosing kindness will does good for your environment, social life and your soul inside. So start choosing kindness from now on.
My mantra is "Be Proud" and that's what you should do. Be proud of yourself, be proud of your friends even if they're imperfect, be proud of your parents, your school, your everything. Be proud of who you are and stop hiding yourself like Mulan did. Be proud. Share the positivity and the love to everyone around you. It starts with us.
Be proud.
#ChooseKindness #BeInspired XO
