• Heart and Mind,  Survive Strive Heal Thrive

    My #1 Body Shame

    Someone close to me struggling with body shame asked me recently if I struggle with body shame at all. My initial response … “…nope…don’t think so.” Then after some reflection I realized I actually DO! And I honestly got excited because I know exactly how to conquer it! This abdomen … it doesn’t bother me that it’s not toned. I love my squishies. A lot! I’m proud of them and I’ve worked HARRRRRRRD to get a few rolls! And those stretch marks … I wouldn’t trade them for anything! It’s the hair. The pubic hair. All the way up to my belly button. In my early teens I was repeatedly…