no need to be ashamed of yourself btw

It's super important to remember that being yourself is literally the coolest thing you can do. Sometimes it feels like everyone else has it all figured out, or that you need to act a certain way to fit in, but that's not true. You're awesome just the way you are. Don't let anyone make you feel like you need to change who you are to be liked. Stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone's on their own journey and living their own story, and what you see on social media often isn't the full picture. Focus on what makes YOU happy and what YOU'RE good at. Also, surround yourself with people who lift you up and appreciate you for who you are, not who they want you to be. It takes time, but learning to love yourself is the best gift you can give yourself.