Emily writes: My tattoo is a butterfly. For me, it represents the idea that butterflies can’t see their own wings — they have no idea how beautiful they are, even though everyone else can see it. I’ve always been really hard on myself. I overanalyze, I judge, and I tend to focus on what I lack instead of what I’ve grown through. The butterfly is a reminder that just because I can’t always see my own growth or beauty doesn’t mean it isn’t there. It’s my daily reminder to give myself the same grace I give to others.



