Dear Lover ...

[a letter series :: the "what would I tell my former self then with what I know now" series]

Dear Lover ...

I know you pride yourself on being a lover not a fighter. Drama really hasn't ever been something you're into. In fact, your loving nature would much rather hug than argue. 

Can I call you on your shit for a moment? Are you really a lover?

OK, yes you love others and are willing to lend an ear or hand when you can. You have love for the underdog almost every time. You see the best in people even when others don't see it. Yeah, that's love! But what about YOU?

If I must be honest - shouldn't love begin with YOU? You may shy away from arguements with others but you're in battle with yourself almost daily. You would NEVER speak to another the way you speak to yourself! Am I right? 

I want you to take a stand TODAY - it's time to fight for you! Be a fighter with yourself. Fight for that one thing that is worth having. Fight for self kindness. Fight for peace of mind. Fight for a smile of pride. Fight for positive thoughts about yourself. Fight for YOU damn it! And never give up.

It takes work day in and day out to redirect those thoughts. I'm here fighting with you. Put your mitts on and fight back!

With love - your twin!