February & Self-Love

Ah, February—the month of love. Hearts, roses, and grand romantic gestures. But let’s talk about the kind of love that took me years to prioritize: self-love.

Loving myself has been anything but easy. Growing up in the culture and environment I did, comparison and impossible standards made me feel like I was never enough. And when I stepped into my professional counselling journey, a whole new set of insecurities came knocking. Was I good enough? Did I belong here? Could I even help anyone? Why don’t I sound like that person?

On top of that, my body was in constant pain. Everything hurt—my mind, my body, my soul. It felt like no part of me was at peace. Until one day, I decided I was done trying to fit into someone else’s mold. I let my freak flag fly.

I started unlearning who I had been told to be and, little by little, let my authentic self out. I prioritized softness—learning to appreciate my body not for how it looked but for the way it carried me, even in pain. And slowly, everything changed.

If I hadn’t embarked on this journey of self-love, I wouldn’t be here today, running my own private practice, doing what I love. I’m still learning, still growing—but I can safely say, it feels damn good to love yourself.

So, this month of love, don’t forget the most important person in your life—you. ❤️