Today I was talking to a friend about our journeys in body positivity, how long it took us to truly be comfortable in our skin, and to be able to love ourselves/our bodies.
I've struggled with ED and body image issues since I was young. The constant struggle to keep up with society's standards of pretty was impossible. I was never thin enough, never flawless enough, never had the right proportions to be "perfect". After many years of struggling, through many hard days, I have come to realize how beautiful life is and how amazing this bodies that we get to experience it all in, truly are.
We are all unique, those "imperfections" and unique qualities are what make us TRULY beautiful.
I would be lying to you if I said there are days where I don't still struggle. Sometimes I look in the mirror and compare and wish I looked similar to other girls I know.
I want you guys to understand, I TOO have those days. I don't feel perfect every day.
I think Instagram is so awesome because I have a platform to be able to connect with other people who feel these struggles as well.
But I also want to make sure this stays authentic and as real as possible. I want you guys to see my real body and self, the good, the bad and the ugly, "imperfections and all. I think it's time we #makesocialmediarealagain.
Less photoshopped, factuned, and perfectly made up, and more real people and authentic stories.
I hope yall know how much I love and truly appreciate y'all and I can't wait to share what I've been working on ❤️✨ much love