Realizing I was loved

by Sachi Brianna Chua (Grade 7 – Li Bai)
Graphics by Justin Wingkee (Grade 10 – Luna)

When people hear the word “love”, they usually think of couples. But there are different kinds of love. It can be love from our parents, friends, relatives, lovers, or even from ourselves. However, how do we know if we are loved by someone?

When we are still young, we usually think that if we are loved, we are given gifts and they do what we ask them to do because they love us. But as soon as we grow older, we start realizing that love isn’t just about material things. We can love people without giving them things, but by taking care of them and being there for them when in need.

When we are old enough to understand the true definition of love, we start questioning ourselves. When was the first time I realized I was loved? Others may think that they were first loved by their parents, while other people may think they were first loved by their friends, lovers, or themselves. Others also believe that they are first loved by God, because He created us. But no matter what our beliefs are, we are always loved by somebody.