Melanie Field Instagram – Today is my birthday. And I dedicate this year to her. This 13-year-old, curly-headed, hair-gel-addicted, catholic-school-going 8th grader. On the outside, defensive and confident, the leader of the group, always quick to make her friends laugh and put on a show for them. On the inside, desperately trying to love herself, desperately wishing for the love of others. Looking everywhere for a sign, some indication, that she was in fact lovable.
I wish I could tell her that in 20 years time she would love herself more than she thought possible. I wish I could tell her that she would be loved more fiercely and more fully than she had ever dreamed. I’d give her a diffuser and some curl cream and send her on her beautiful, vibrant, talented, intelligent, generous, oh-so-lovable way. | Posted on 19/Feb/2021 00:31:15
