Broken: You Only Need to Love Yourself

Where is my happy ending?

I always thought I could maybe get one.

I’ve waited for so long to witness the feelings of being loved and happy, but it seems like I was not destined for it.

I feel so lonely, with no one to help.

I feel so worthless, having no one to value me.

I feel broken, to the extent I don’t believe in love anymore.

They say only time can heal but I haven’t done much healing.

Is it a sin to wish for something I would never have?

All I wished for was happiness and love.

But the more I wish for it, the more my hopes get crushed.

Whenever I looked into the mirror, a broken, shattered girl will be staring right back at me.

Maybe I was meant to be alone.

Then I realized that I shouldn’t be looking for happiness and love at the same place I lost it.

I realized I don’t need someone to love me, I only need to love me.

And when I did, I felt love, happiness and confidence.

I am no longer the broken girl waiting for a happy ending.

I am a beautiful, brave girl creating her happy ending.

Why?

Because I am worthy of love and happiness.

Aminah Abdulwahab

Aminah is a 16 year old from Nigeria. She writes to motivate people who are broken just like her.