[Emily.]

Hey there Shayla. I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone in this. Part of being human is that we need relationships with people. We need communication and to feel accepted and loved. It's a normal feeling and it is something each of us are "addicted" to in a way.

Honestly though, this is a good thing. It's good to have loving, healthy relationships. A healthy relationship means that we can't base our happiness on how much someone loves us though. We have to be happy with and love ourselves.

It's a really good thing that you seem to have figured this out and you want to be happy with yourself. I'm proud of you for making it to this point.

I believe being happy, starts with loving yourself. I know that can be hard sometimes, especially when we are struggling with things like depression, but it can be done. I really think trying therapy might be a good idea for you. Sometimes we all need help.

Depression and hurting yourself do not have to be dealt with on your own. Maybe by talking and working with a counselor, you will be able to find happiness and peace with who you are and not have to rely on someone else to show you how much you're worth. Because you are worth a lot Shayla.

I hope you are doing okay right now and please feel free to PM me anytime.
<3 Emily