This is beautiful, " I said, ignoring the shop window to trace the gleaming stone walls fronting another boutique." You know what's funny?" Jacob asked. He didn't wait for my answer. "You can see beauty in everything, except for yourself."*** I swallowed hard. Erik thought my body was beautiful, Karin that it was enviable. At random times, people had noted that my hands were beautiful, or my hair. The Twisted Sisters had called my art beautiful. Mom had the best intentions and always told me before and after my laser surgeries that I would be beautiful. But no one had ever said that I was beautiful, all my parts taken together, not just the bits and pieces. Justina Chen
About This Quote

When the words come out of your mouth, they are not always what you intended to say. Sometimes, things are left unsaid because the moment was awkward. We are often afraid to say what we mean. But sometimes, if you are brave enough, you can say things that will make others feel better about themselves.

Jacob knew that I wanted to change the conversation and avoid talking about my body or self esteem. However, he chose to go there anyway.

Source: North Of Beautiful

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