Embrace.

Embrace your insecurities; remember that they're a part of you. Before you decide to part with them (if you do), love them first.

If it's weight, gained or lost, understand that it's your body adapting to change. If it's some peach fuzz on your top lip, say thank you for keeping it warm.

Whether you ate after you were full or stayed curled up in your bed for the whole day, know that your body is with you through and through.

Don't be too hard on your body because it looks different from what you want it to be. Take a deep breath and remember that it's okay to have a moment, or two, or five.

Seeing my body and feeling disappointed that it wasn't the shape I wanted it to be led me to hurt myself with my own words. Even if people told me, "You look so good" or "You're beautiful," I wasn't able to hear them through my own booming voice, convincing me they were only saying it to be nice.

I was too busy watching other people; I forgot to take care of myself. I had a moment, or two, or five. Even though these moments felt like walking knee-deep through quicksand mixed with mud, that's okay because they helped me grow

Our bodies don't stop changing when we reach our 20s because the only constant thing is change.

So, remember, ladies, girls, that your period hormones might whisper in your ear, telling you, "Pizza! Pizza, please!"

and it's okay to listen. You will bloat, and you may need to keep your jean button undone for a while. But the pizza. Your body, shedding, bleeding, and in pain, wanted some pizza, and you listened. Good job.

Don't be afraid to enjoy yourself and maybe gain or lose a few pounds. Don't be afraid to let your leg and armpit hair grow out. Always remember that you can get back to where you were, but as you rebuild and sculpt your body, it will take time and patience.

So, breathe.

Or maybe you like your changed body, but even with that comes adjustment.

As you grow, don't run away from the person you were. Remember who they were and what they went through, and push forward for them. Let them know it'll be okay.