I. Baby, strip off your insecurities and step into a shower. Turn the water on cold and sit on the shower floor. Memorize the tiles and cry. Sob uncontrollably; until your throat burns with emotion. Shake and rock and scream until you are convinced that you never will stop. Now breath. You can do this.
II. Baby, pick yourself up, wash your hair with your favorite shampoo, rinse, and repeat. Do not shave. There is no reason to risk temptation for something that will only push society’s definition of beautiful upon your soul. You don’t have to push yourself to fit someone else’s conformities. You are perfect no matter what you decide to do, or how you look. So save it for tomorrow, or never. Breathe.
III. Baby, wrap yourself in a fluffy towel, and go put the kettle on. If I have learned anything in life it’s that nothing cures life’s messes like slutty underwear, boyfriend blankets, and a hot mug. Breathe.
IV. Baby, now turn off your phone. They are not going to message you, your friends are not going to know how to make it all stop, and listening to sad music will only make the clouds in your head strike lighting. You will only get angry, and that will never solve anything. Breathe.
V. Baby, drink your tea and feel the warmth return to your body. Feel how lovely and soft your skin is, and feel how wonderful it is to disconnect for a bit. You will figure it out. You are a fighter and fighters never quit. You can get through anything you set your mind to, alone or with an army. Just don’t forget to breathe.