Of course there are mothers, squeezing their breastsdry, pawning their bodies, shedding teeth for their children, or that’s our fond belief. But remember - Hanseland Gretel were dumped in the forestbecause their parents were starving.

Margaret Atwood
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True love is not a love that you only give to a few people. Love is a love that you should share with everyone. We all have been in the situation where we have been told that we are not good enough to be loved by someone. You may have been dumped by your partner, or rejected by them as well as others.

In those times, you should remember that people can’t love you if you don’t love yourself first. You have to be self-aware and learn about yourself so that you can work on your faults and flaws. Love yourself first, and then others will be able to see how special you are.

Source: Morning In The Burned House

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