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Sharing our experiences with self-love is a vital part of carrying out SLH's mission in encouraging youth to accept every part of themselves.

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To Deserve Love Is to Exist - Mia B's Story

“Am I deserving of love?” This is the question that’s been engraved on my mind ever since I was a kid. Hi! My name is Mia Bonalba, and I’m a current 11th grader attending the American Canyon High School. When I think back to my childhood, I see memories of a lively, chaotic, and hectic family. In other words, there was never a moment of silence in our home. Although this vibrant environment taught me how to collaborate, sympathize, and understand others better, it also led m

sacataniyesha

Dec 14, 20253 min read

Surrounding By Love: Clare's Story

Hello! My name is Clare DeVigal and I am a current junior from American Canyon Highschool. Growing up in a large family, especially with five siblings, is a beautiful blessing and a curse all in one. It's a constant negotiation of space, resources, and attention. For me, the fourth child and youngest daughter, I learned how to ground myself and to learn to love myself. The constant comparison to my siblings started to affect my self-esteem. It's one thing to compare yourself

sacataniyesha

Dec 7, 20252 min read

Letters to My Past Selves as a 16 Year old Girl - Brielle's Story

Introduction Especially at this age, we’re constantly changing and so is everyone around us. The circumstances we face shift just as quickly, and each new moment shapes the way we learn to adapt. The purpose of these letters is to acknowledge and honor my past teenage selves. To recognize their struggles, understand the weight they carried, and love them regardless of how gracefully or imperfectly they navigated their changing world. Self-love isn’t limited to who you are rig

sacataniyesha

Nov 30, 20255 min read

Finding Myself Again - Mia R's Story

Hello everyone, my name is Mia Ravelaz, I’m a senior at American Canyon High school. For a long time, I used to always compare myself to others around me, and it always made me feel so low about myself and self confessed. I would compare myself to people who I thought were prettier, smarter, and achieving more than me. No matter what I did, it felt like someone was doing better. But the more I compared, the more I felt like I didn’t measure up. It drained my confidence and ma

sacataniyesha

Nov 23, 20252 min read

Positive Self-Talk - Lyli's Story

Hello readers! My name is Lyli Lobo, and I’m from American Canyon, California, where I’ve lived my whole life. I live with my mom, and my dad lives just across the highway, so I see him often when he is home from work. Despite not growing up with both of my parents in the same home, they haven’t failed to teach me a lot about life! From “what to do if you encounter a mountain lion while hiking” with my dad to my mom telling me not to use the word “hate” because it is a stron

sacataniyesha

Nov 16, 20254 min read

Eesha's Story

Hi, my name is Eesha Mehta, and I'm from Anaheim Hills, California. I've always been someone who loves connecting with people, whether it's through school, horseback riding, or creative projects, but for a long time, I struggled with connecting to myself in the same way. Growing up, I felt constant pressure to be enough, smart enough, pretty enough, successful enough, and that mindset made it hard to see my own worth without comparing it to someone else's. Self-love has not b

sacataniyesha

Nov 9, 20252 min read