You didn't babble at all! I loved your comment. You really get it!

And lucky YOU for figuring out early in life how integral loving yourself is. Of course I knew in theory that this was important but I was blind to all of the ways I was actually being unloving toward myself. Many times this comes in the form of being concerned with other peoples feelings to the extent that I squash my own wants, desires and preferences.

Thank you for the support and encouragement, it is truly appreciated.