Nobody Wins At The Comparison Game
byTraining our minds to forego comparison is the undertaking of a lifetime, perhaps even more so for women. We can spend years stuck in…
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Getting Back In The Water Is Helping Me Learn To Love My Body Again
byI remember a time, age thirteen or fourteen, running around in the grass after a summer storm wearing nothing but a swimsuit and a…
What Life Looks Like As A Survivor Of Anorexia
byI’m not sure what triggered my eating disorder; neither am I certain as to when precisely I started on the harrowing journey to an…
The Most Important Relationship You’ll Ever Have Is With Your Body
bySelf-abandonment; that’s what it’s always about. Abandoning yourself for others, for something external. It’s hard to change that. Even when you start to, there’s…
I Cut My Hair Off And It Made Me Feel Strong
byI waited four months and three days before I had my hair cut off. I didn’t want it to be a rebound response after…
Acne Controlled My Life Until I Realized I Am More Than My Skin
byI never thought I would let my acne control my life, but it has. Over the years, I said no to friends, dates, opportunities,…
Why We Need To Stop Using The Word “Fat”
byAs I undressed in the department store changing room, I recoiled at the sound of a young girl’s comment in the adjoining area. “It…
I Am Not Living For The Likes On Instagram
byPost pictures like these, and they’re all going to rave about you. What a facade. This pose. This dress. This look. This deep cleave….
Healing Happens In The Little Moments
byThis is what healing looks like. When you go to your favorite restaurant and get excited to eat a meal. When you’re with family…
Living Authentically Helped Me Love My Body & Lose Weight
byI distinctly remember my cheerleading coach in high school measuring my body in front of the team during practice one night. She needed to…