Behind this painting

This painting is about allowing myself to receive love.

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For a long time, I didn’t fully understand what love was meant to feel like. I was used to shaping myself in relationships — adjusting who I was without always realising it.

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As I began to accept myself more, something shifted. I started to see that the parts of me I had once questioned — my sensitivity, my depth — were not things I needed to hide or apologise for.

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I began to understand that I was worthy of love as I am.

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In my own life, I found that in my husband. He sees me for who I am, and with him I’ve come to understand what it feels like to be supported and accepted without needing to change.

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In the painting, she is at ease, trusting the love she is receiving. She is open and loved for who she is.

A moment to reflect

Can you think of a time when you felt accepted for who you are?