When I was really depressed, I would constantly think "nobody cares!" over and over again. I would cry for hours with this thought going through my mind, torturing me.

But it was me who had stopped caring for myself. Yes, I was in a bad situation, but I withdrew affection and caring from myself too.

When I had learned, even through much pain, to care for myself again, I found an amazing number of people who now care about me too.

If you are being oppressed by impersonal institutions, refuse to let them just treat you as if you're just a number. If you are being oppressed by people, keep caring about yourself. It is worth it.

~*sirepseh*~