Summary

The author reflects on personal attributes they appreciate about themselves, including their role as a mother, their cultural identity, culinary passion, and their honest and forgiving nature, while acknowledging areas for self-improvement.

Abstract

The article titled "What I like about myself" is a reflective piece where the author delves into various aspects of their identity that they cherish. They express a deep love for their role as a mother, embracing the emotional journey it entails. The author takes pride in their brown skin, contrasting it with the self-hatred they observe in others. They enjoy cooking, particularly experimenting with new recipes and adding personal touches. The author acknowledges their flaws but wears them with honor, valuing their honesty with their children and their capacity for deep love. They consider themselves forgiving, especially towards their children, but recognize the need to forgive themselves more. The author is religious and appreciates that their children have developed their own relationship with God. They identify as a gamer and a writer, enjoy classical music, and cherish their role as a parent to two boys and one girl. The author values their friendship with John Ross, who they mention by name, and expresses introverted tendencies, typically avoiding the spotlight. They conclude by thanking the readers and mentioning people they appreciate, including writers and friends, some of whom are tagged in the article.

Opinions

The author has a strong appreciation for their identity as a mother and the emotional journey it brings.
They take pride in their racial identity and skin color, which they see as a point of difference in a world where many struggle with self-acceptance.
The author enjoys the creative process of cooking and the personal satisfaction that comes from making it their own.
They accept their imperfections and consider them as part of what makes them unique.
Honesty and openness are core values for the author, especially in their communication with their children.
The author values their ability to love deeply and unconditionally.
They practice forgiveness, though they note the importance of extending that forgiveness to themselves.
The author's religious beliefs are important to them, and they are

What I like about myself

a 250 word–prompt–maybe more

Authentic me my hair is much longer though.

I like that I love being a mom a roller-coaster filled with emotions but never enough for me to exit the ride I like that I love my brown skin so many people in the world that hate their skin color–and their race I like that–I like to cook and love trying out new recipes while adding my twist to it I like the sweet but spicy side of me filled with flaws I accept each one and wear them like a badge of honor I like that I’m open and honest with my children the world that we live in is clouded not feeling–nothing is sugar-coated I like that–I can love a person with all that I am and more

I like that I’m a very forgiving person

with others.

However, I need to start forgiven myself more.

Just beware of a mother’s wrath though.

I like that I pray I like that my children pray without me asking them to they have developed their own relationship with God

I like me, and the woman I’m becoming

I like that I'm a gamer

I also like the writer in me

I like that I listen to classical music

I love that it moves me

I like that I have two boys and one girl

I like that I love you and you

I like that John Ross thinks of me as a friend I like that–I could peek into

his life which is amazing. I also like that I didn’t avoid this prompt I’m an introvert.

I don’t care to talk about me, I never felt that I was interesting enough, just another one of my flaws.

Thanks for reading..Beautiful ones.

Here are some of the people that I like, If your name isn’t here its because you’re tagged in by John Ross if I left someone out, I’m so sorry 🦄 Chris Hedges, BFoundAPen, Pierre Trudel, Kevin Buddaeus, Timothy Key, Breanna Lowman, Sarene B. Arias, Alex Kilcannon , Rohini Singh, Lisa Bolin, Hawkinsjulia, Henery X (long), Harley King, George J. Ziogas, John Gruber, Melissa R. Mendelson, “True Story” by G, Nadeesha Emaduwa, Terri DelCampo-Nelson, Karen Madej 💛, Katielizpearson, Misty R., G. Charles, Rasheed Hooda, Hedley Derenzie