Words hurt, words heal.

21/30!

If you ask me if I love compliments, I'd tell you that I don't, cause people lie a lot. But on a deeper level, guy, I do.

I showed my friend one of my letters. He finished reading it and said, "I agree." It sounded so funny that our other friend had to make a comment (I can't remember what she said). Then this friend of mine said, "Oh wait, are you writing for people to tell you 'you write well?'" I said no, because honestly, I only write for myself. It's therapeutic that way.

But it wouldn't have hurt for him to say nice stuff about my writing too, right? I guess it's no wonder why I'm such a words-of-affirmation girlie.

But there's one downside to this beautiful love language of mine that I just discovered. Words get to me in ways that I don't like. It's very, very easy for me to get triggered by something that others would see as a mere joke. As a matter of fact, I think the "unkind" words even affect me more intensely than the kind ones.

This love language is another double-edged sword, cause it makes me so vulnerable and sensitive to hurtful comments, even if the other person was just joking. I overanalyze everything, and I also struggle with criticism, even when it's constructive. Cause in my head, I'm like, "I'm just a girl, can't you cut me some slack?"

I don't know what coping mechanisms I can adopt, because I really, really hate it when people can able under my skin.

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21/30, guys!

We’ve come so far, right?😌

And also, my birthday is coming soon, like very very soon.🤭

I'm so excited (and anxious at the same time.)

Anyways, I hope you had a great day, see you tomorrow!❤️

I love youuuu!💗