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Feeling Like No One Loves You? Here’s Why & How You Can Overcome

  You’re loved💓 Image via Unplash At some point in my life, I just felt disconnected and isolated from friends, family, and anyone around me.   I felt alone.  I was drifting apart...  And sometimes I’d think that maybe, just maybe, no one loves me.  If you've ever felt like you're not loved, especially during challenging times, you're not alone. Many people feel the same way.  It’s natural to feel sad or lonely sometimes. But one thing I learned from my experience is that it isn’t normal for loneliness to lead to thoughts like “no one loves me.”  If you’re feeling like no one loves you, there could be a few reasons why. So what could be the reason?  Keep reading to find out. 10 Reasons Why You Might Feel That No One Loves You Here are some solid reasons why you may feel like no one loves you.  1. Low Self-Esteem When you don’t value yourself, it becomes challenging to believe that others do.  Low self-esteem can stem from various sources, such as past failures, criticism

I Battled With Low Self Esteem During My Teen Years

  Black is Beautiful… This is me...Black is beautiful I'm dark in complexion.  And this took a toll on me in my teen years.  It became worse when I started growing bigger due to adolescence.  I always felt like I wasn't beautiful compared to brown girls. You know, in those days, the standard of beauty was being lighter.  To be honest, I sometimes hated myself, felt worthless.  It took me years to start believing that I was beautiful, to look in the mirror and say it.  I didn't understand why I didn't believe in myself.  But later, I came to understand where my insecurities stemmed from.  Keep reading to find out more about my battle with low self-esteem during my teen years. Read Also: Abusive Partners are Always Nice to Other People Factors that Contributed to my Low Self Esteem There were alot of factors that made me feel less beautiful.  They include: 1. Skin Color Being dark-skinned in a society that values lighter skin tones can lead to feelings of inadequacy or un