Melissa, 19y, Belgium. “If you want to change the way others treat
you, you should first change the way you treat yourself. Unless you
learn to love yourself, fully and sincerely, there is no way you can
be loved. Once you achieve that stage, however, be thankful for every
thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon
be showered in roses.” - Elif Shafak
