things I struggle with Believing that it's okay to say 'no' to someone, even if it means hurting their feelings. I struggle with accepting that people can love me for me, and I don't need to do anything further, or be anyone else, or mould myself into their expectations of me. Others love me for me. Just as I am, and nothing more. I struggle with feeling guilty whenever I put myself first. I've been accustomed to putting others first so often that it seems wrong somehow to do something for myself before I do it for them. And I find it hard to ask for favours or help from others. Favours that other people will easily demand or expect from me, I struggle with asking for the same things in return. I also find it hard to believe that there exist people who love you and care about you, and who will be there for you without the slightest expectation that you should do anything more, or extra, for them in return. I've spent so long with half-hearted individuals with little-to-no regard for me that I struggle with accepting that love is unconditional. And those who love you will always love you and be there for you for nothing other than love and respect in return. Those who care about you want nothing more than your happiness. Those who love you just love you. And that's it.