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Having to respect yourself can make you respect others better as well. Self respect is NOT having low self esteem! Low esteem is when you feel or look "wrong, ugly, fat, disgusting, etc." and to NEVER torture your body. Meaning doing drugs just to impress others (this is up to you though). To respect yourself you got to take care of yourself to be able to help take care of others. To know right from wrong to help you. I hope this help a little:) good luck!

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