When did you stop loving yourself?

Self-love is a journey that often gets interrupted by life's challenges, negative experiences, or even self-doubt. Reflecting on the question "When did you stop loving yourself?" can be a powerful step toward healing and rediscovering your worth. Many of us unknowingly carry shadows—unacknowledged parts of our psyche—that hold us back from fully embracing who we are. Engaging in shadow work allows you to face these hidden emotions, traumas, and beliefs that undermine your self-love. Through honest self-reflection, you can identify moments when self-love diminished, whether due to external criticism, failure, or internal fears. By bringing awareness to these shadows, you begin to nurture compassion toward yourself and foster acceptance. From personal experience, I’ve found journaling to be an effective tool in this process. Writing candidly about my feelings and past hurts helped me uncover patterns where I stopped prioritizing my own happiness. Combining this with mindfulness meditation provided a calm space to observe those feelings without judgment. Remember, healing self-love doesn’t happen overnight; it’s a gradual process of reconnecting with your true self. Joining communities centered on shadow work and self-reflection can also offer support and shared wisdom. If you resonate with this journey, consider sharing your story to inspire others and create a collective space of healing and growth.