I am beautiful and don’t need your validation about what I’ve said. Yes, from your point of view I may be ugly, stupid or maybe aggressive, but when I look at my reflection in the mirror I see a smart, kind and beautiful individual with goals and a desire to achieve them. I am me and your idea of me is not going to make me change, so you might as well drop it. I am unique, confident, rare, and that is enough.

I don’t really care about the opinion you have about my complexion. I may be black, but that does not give you the right to criticise my complexion. I am me and can never be you, so get my pretty name out of your mouth when comparing yourself to people.

I don’t really care about what you say about me, for I know I am me and that is enough.

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