This blog is a place that strives to embrace and celebrate young people for who they are, where they are - with no strings attached. We try our best to foster a safe space where young people can feel respected and accepted in their own skin. My brother Scotty and I make all the pictures for The Love Yourself Challenge unless stated otherwise. Our pictures and messages are inspired by negative thoughts or lived experiences and then are turned into a positive and encouraging picture. We hope that our pictures give hope and perspective to people who are struggling with body image, self-hate, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and eating disorders. We hope that you enjoy our blog and leave feeling uplifted. :) Keep fighting the good fight, Scotty & Rae Smith
The Love Yourself Challenge!

Brave by Sara Bareilles thanks so much sassybetches.tumblr.com for showing us this song :)

The Struggle You Never Knew You Could Survive (Click here for the whole article) →

I don’t know the pain or challenges that you are facing right now and I don’t know how hard life has been for you up until this point. All I do know is that your life has great purpose and significance and this is not the end of the road for you. You were created with great intention for this time and place in history. Your life matters immensely. The struggle that you are going through right now knows that your life is weaved with purpose so it comes against you to wipe you out in an attempt to derail you from living your purpose out loud. Don’t let the fog and storms of the now derail you from the amazing moments and possibilities of your tomorrows. These moments of struggle have significance and they will be the stepping-stones to your greatest victories. 
- Rae Smith

Let Me Feel You Shine by David Crowder Band