Self-love is one of the most important types of love you can recieve. Before feeling compassion for others, feel compassion for your self. Love every part of yourself too, even your vulnerable parts. Theres something that I saw in a Ted-talk, she said "You cant get rid of specific feelings, if you get rid of sadness, you get rid of happiness too, which can make you miserable." This is important to remember, dont beat yourself up because you feel sad about something. Embrace it and move on.
People often distrust strangers because when we grow up we are taught stranger danger and how not to trust strangers so when we live through life this is just an impulse that we have
