Today, at sixteen, I constantly beat myself up for any little misstep, any mistake academically, athletically or musically. I look at my body, which after years of running has yet to become society's version of beautiful, and wonder what is wrong with me. I just want to feel beautiful and worthy, but I don't... and think that I am doing things right. MMT

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It is very difficult to say this without sounding like I'm just saying "stop it", but please realize that it is you who is chasing you, and only you can stop yourself. It'll be hard and painful and you'll fail a few times in the process, but there'll come a time when you stop punishing yourself over little things, and that peace of mind is worth every effort.

Hang in there. 16 is a tough time in your life and it will get better. I had a really rough time at that age too but keep your chin up.

You sound like my best friend. She's not perfect, but I love her very much, and she loves me. Perhaps this is silly advice, but just knowing someone loves me that doesn't have to makes getting up in the morning worth it. j

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