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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter.

Sometimes the battle between my insecurities

 Makes me question everyone’s sincerity.

 “You look amazing today”

Makes me feel like some kind of prey.

 

don’t want to know your opinion on my hair,

Especially when I put it on without a care.

don’t want to know you like my smile

Because then I’ll be nervous to show it for a while.

 

do not care if you like my face,

Even when it lacks makeup’s trace.

want to know I make you feel at home

And that around me, 

you no longer feel alone.

 

want to know you like my spirit

That’s when I’ll truly listen, and I’ll hear it.

don’t crave your artificial compliments,

want to know you’re proud of my accomplishments.

 

wish those around me would understand

And I wish they would know this beforehand.

do not desire to be wanted

And I do not want to be flaunted.

 

What I crave is the acceptance of me in my vulnerability 

And that’s the only true way to my tranquility.

 

I am currently a junior majoring in psychology at the University of Scranton. I am Scranton born and raised. I plan on attending grad school after completing my studies at the University. I also love to write about almost anything especially in regards to mental health.
Carly Long

Scranton '22

Carly is a senior studying Strategic Communications with a concentration in Legal Studies at The University of Scranton. This is her third year as CC at HC Scranton, which she hopes to continue to elevate. In her free time Carly can be found writing, working out, or buying new products to feed her skincare addiction.