Learn to love the scars from "summary" of Am i Too Broken? by Aryana Altaha
This book takes a look at the power of self-acceptance and healing that comes with learning to accept the scars that life can leave behind. Through its pages, readers explore the journey of finding the courage to love and embrace themselves, despite all the hardships they have faced.- The journey to learn to love ourselves and our scars can be difficult but it is an important part of life. Don’t think negatively or compare yourself to others - focus on the positives about yourself and don’t be ashamed of your battle wounds!
- It is normal to be scared of our own scars, but it shouldn't stop us from learning to love them. Embrace the hurt and pain that the scars represent so you can learn from your past experiences.
- Acknowledge your progress, no matter how small. Celebrate getting closer to loving whichever parts of yourself you used to hate. It's hard work to love what we usually fear, but it will make all the difference in your self-acceptance.
- You must remind yourself that the toughest obstacles you face in life make a person more resilient. And just like each wound is unique, everyone’s experience of healing is also different.
- Everyone has something to share in their story that reminds them of how far they have come. Take some time out for yourself to reflect on your journey. Cherish where you are now and the lessons your scars teach.
- Celebrate the strength required to overcome adversity. Give yourself permission to feel proud of yourself when you think back to the hurdles you overcame despite difficult times.
- Have respect for your scars – both internally and externally – as they are symbols of progress and growth. Do not rush into anything - take the journey gradually and slowly love all of yourself again.
- Listen to your body and mind, get to know yourself better. Appreciate yourself by accepting who you are and give yourself positive affirmation regularly. Don’t forget that no one’s perfect and mistakes are okay!
