self-loving

She held herself until the sobs of the child inside subsided entirely. I love you, she told herself. It will all be okay.

Love yourself,love your uniqueness. You are the only person can be true to yourself.

[G]iving yourself some loving attention is not selfish. It is sensible. If you feel loved and cherished--even if it is only by yourself--then you will have more love to give to others, too. (83)