Bullied

I recently uncovered in my attempts to get better from my major clinical depression that I have some major feelings of not being worth anything from when I was bullied in school, not from the bullies, but from the school doing little to nothing to help me. It ended up making me feel like I wasn’t worth their time and energy, that I was just there to be pushed back out and forgotten, that what I felt and was going through didn’t matter at all.

I made one...

Because I have had a painful and depressing last two months. Hope it works.

http://i.imgur.com/mBFqFUL.jpg

Thank you! It’s always great to receive help from you, guys.

Tuxedo Mask

Dear Scouts,

It is difficult to accept rejection but don’t worry, there is something even better around the corner waiting for you.

I’d like to thank  elegantmess-southernbelle for this contribution.

Dear Sailor Scouts,

I haven’t been able to be here as often as I’d like to since I’ve just started my master’s and it’s turned out to be quite time-consuming. 

Anyway, do you remember me being worried about the master’s? Well, it’s been INCREDIBLE!!!! So, if you feel not sure about whether to start a new project or to make your dreams come true (maybe because you feel insecure or afraid), take it easy! everything will be ok; actually, the most difficult part is to start, but I’m sure you are going to make it.

Thank you for your encouragement, dear Sailor Scouts, it made me feel better. I appreciate your believing in me, don’t forget that I believe in you, too!

I’ve brought you this positive message today: You may think you need more beautiful hair, a slimmer complexion, a taller body, brighter eyes, longer legs, etc., but what you really need is to be aware of how beautiful you are just because you are a human being.

Society has made us believe we fit into a given category depending on certain traits. In reality, we are not a bunch of physical characteristics. Don’t let anybody label you as a physical characteristic.

-Tuxedo Mask

Usagi Says: Things never stop changing, but that’s okay.

I turn 25 in exactly 5 weeks, and tomorrow, I have to take an exam that will be the most important test of my life so far. And, hopefully, I’ll never have to do anything like this again.

Its a certification exam to determine whether or not I can be a school librarian. If I pass, I’ll be able to work in a school anywhere in the state, and the more I study, the more I discover this is something I want to do. I figured I’d be a public librarian or go into another career path in spite of my Master’s program, but the more I study teaching in my Master’s track, the more excited I get...and I realized I know my stuff! (I’ve passed every single practice test with flying colors.)

One problem, though, I have a history of completely blanking on tests....and I never thought I’d have to take a test like this again. I figured online quizzes to determine what character I was in a show would be my future, not having to answer really complicated moral questions like, “How do you handle an unsolicited donation from a public figure of material that is banned in your district?” on yet another standardized test.

Another issue is that I’ve spent pretty much my whole life getting it drilled into me that the things I cared about didn’t matter: school, teaching, reading, writing....

I also grew up in the early 1990′s, which means that Common Core, STEM, and standardized testing became increasingly important with much less backlash than I would have expected. The things I was good at, I was told didn’t matter in the real world...but that’s not true.

There’s also the fact that me still loving a lot of the same stuff I did as a kid and being emotional causes a lot of people to think I’ll never make it in the world.

However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching my parents, who love the liberal arts and who raised me around artists, it’s this: there will always be a need for people like me, and a need for everyone else who has been told their passions are not profitable. Art is important, writing is important, STEM is important, history is important, everything is important.

So, I know I have to manage my anxiety and take this test. If I pass, I will be thrilled, but even if I don’t, I know it doesn’t mean I’m not wanted....

...........no matter what Luna’s expression says.

-Miss Usagi

When your happiness starts to rely on any person, achievement or outcome (or a fragile combination of these) then you may start to realise that you’re emotionally dependent. It’s not an easy thing to discover about yourself, nor is it your fault but it is a challenge which is vital to address.

It takes great courage to learn how to overcome emotional dependency but it’s worth doing so that you feel more in control of your life. Becoming gradually more independent and less attaching takes time and practice but it can be done.

I am Tuxedo Mask,  Prince of the Earth and protector of the hearts of all girls in the world. I am glad to join you on this blog and I hope to provide you with some encouragement so that you may find the strength and true potential within yourselves.

Your voice matters.

Occasionally fighting with your friends is normal, but if it hurts you too much, you're allowed to walk away.

Sometimes people grow in different directions. Sometimes other feelings get in the way that make it impossible to keep a good relationship. Whatever it is, your comfort is the most important thing. 

-- Sailor Uranus

This one hits really close to home for me. I always aim to help our lovely followers, but with this one... I really, really hope I do. I know I would have loved to hear those things at many points in my life.

-- Sailor Uranus

-- Sailor Uranus

There it goes! I hope the person who requested them likes them! Much much loves to our sporty fans!

-- Sailor Uranus

Haruka & Michiru approve of girls who like other girls.

-- Sailor Uranus

Sailor Uranus is pretty tall (5'11", or 180cm) and that doesn't stop her from wearing heels. But really, why should it?

Heels, as any other item of clothing, are supposed to make you feel good. You are the one who decides what you like and what you feel cute in. And if that's heels... well, you go and rock them!

-- Sailor Uranus