This is for the girl who smiled at her reflection in the mirror but as soon as she stepped outside her door, felt the eyes of young men and women strip her bare of her confidence.
Know that you are still extremely powerful and you should be so proud of who you are … without question. On World Refugee Day, we’re sharing with you affirmations from migrant women who are walking similar paths like you right now.
You see, being shy carries an innocent weight at 5. Considered quite sweet at 10, it began to weigh me down at 15 however, and at 17, it began to crush me.
