I had a hard life growing up with no mother around to care for me. My stepmother raised my siblings and I from young age but her rules were strict and we rarely got any leniency. That's why I never had much self-esteem as a child, always feeling like I was being held back by these harsh rules. Despite this negative upbringing though, it didn't stop me from reaching for my dreams later in life because once I left home, I discovered how beautiful it is to be free and live life on my own terms.

As I entered adulthood, I began exploring new things about myself, like my love for sensuality and intimacy. This was something that never really developed during childhood but now that I'm older, I've come to realize the importance of nurturing these desires within myself too so that they don't go unnoticed anymore. I love nothing more than being with someone who can connect emotionally on all levels - there's no greater joy than feeling fully understood by another person.

My relationship with my body has always been complicated due in part because of how much attention was placed upon it when growing up, especially since everyone around me constantly commented on its appearance. But now that I've accepted myself for who I am physically and emotionally, I can finally focus on finding happiness from the inside out instead of seeking validation through external means like looks alone. It's amazing to see just how liberating this newfound self-love truly is!