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TO BECOME OUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF/GET AS CLOSE TO IT AS POSSIBLE

I change my appearance multiple times a year. I cut my hair and dye it. I try new styles. I get tattoos and piercings. I try new food. I do things for ME. I want to find my true self and interests and each day I get closer to who I really want to be. I feel I learn something new about myself everyday even if it’s small. (I’m depressed + anxious too and it can be so hard but I remind myself that I can’t care about everyone else and their opinions I need to do what is right for me. and no it is not selfish to do things for you).

@pleadingpisces

Apr 9, 2025

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@addycyl

I love this so much you have no idea :,) i have told myself lately that i see all these different versions of myself as “layers” rather than “eras” / separate entities

Apr 18, 2025

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