You call yourself ugly but you’ve only seen yourself when you look at the mirror, a thread.
You don’t see yourself when your face lights up at the sight of a baby, ice cream, or your favorite restaurant.
You don’t see yourself when you smile at me for finally understanding what you’re trying to say.
You don’t see yourself when you’re so focused at the things you love doing.
You tell yourself you’re ugly but you’ve never seen yourself talk about the things you love. The stars, sky, the constellations, and the universe.
You never saw yourself tear up for laughing so hard or turn red after I told you something cheesy.
I guess that’s why it’s so easy for people to say they’re ugly because they’ve never seen themselves in the smallest moments, in the ordinary, and still be beautiful.
The love that this thread has been getting is overwhelming. I wrote this for my girlfriend since it’s almost our anniversary.
This is us. 
A year ago today, I shared this story. Today, it's more than just a story. I am starting my own self esteem project entitled, Journey of Saying I am Enough, weekly illustrations and stories of positivity and self-esteem to change the way we perceive ourselves and everyone else.
