She held herself until the sobs of the child inside subsided entirely. I love you, she told herself. It will all be okay.

Self love, self respect.Love yourself,love your uniqueness. You are the only person can be true to yourself.

Love yourself,love your uniqueness. You are the only person can be true to yourself.

[G]iving yourself some loving attention is not selfish. It is sensible. If you feel loved and cherished–even if it is only by yourself–then you will have more love to give to others, too. (83)