Jamie, this article hit me like a ton of bricks. As a woman who is married but hesitating when is comes to reproducing...the weight of family expectations never does end. (especially coming from a Jewish family) Also having grown up in the fucked up culture we exist in, my body image and relationship with myself has ALWAYS been harsh and generally awful. I am working on self love all day every day. You are not alone. I also will share with you that I’m pretty sure I used to think being in a relationship would bring me self-love and complete body acceptance...hah! It seems so silly now. I am very grateful for life but boy is the struggle real. And screw American pop culture. Beauty is everywhere and it is much more than one stupid narrow minded view we are constantly flooded with and told is the only way to be a “hot lady.” And your writing is awesome and wonderful and I am already looking forward to the next one:) Happy Thursday!
WOWSA! I’m going to have to take some of that very same advice from you AND your therapist!! As usual, I am always and forever your #1 fan for life!! xoxo
Jamie, this article hit me like a ton of bricks. As a woman who is married but hesitating when is comes to reproducing...the weight of family expectations never does end. (especially coming from a Jewish family) Also having grown up in the fucked up culture we exist in, my body image and relationship with myself has ALWAYS been harsh and generally awful. I am working on self love all day every day. You are not alone. I also will share with you that I’m pretty sure I used to think being in a relationship would bring me self-love and complete body acceptance...hah! It seems so silly now. I am very grateful for life but boy is the struggle real. And screw American pop culture. Beauty is everywhere and it is much more than one stupid narrow minded view we are constantly flooded with and told is the only way to be a “hot lady.” And your writing is awesome and wonderful and I am already looking forward to the next one:) Happy Thursday!
thank you as always for the kind words and thoughtful messages <3 <3
WOWSA! I’m going to have to take some of that very same advice from you AND your therapist!! As usual, I am always and forever your #1 fan for life!! xoxo
I never had a boyfriend until I met my husband. You won't settle. That's called standards! I'm your fan Jamie. You are perfect just the way you are.
Loved reading this and you’re so brave for sharing it all. Sending you a HUG and also get on the Abercrombie jeans girl - they’re pretty great
thank you so much!! Hugs back and WILL DO!
Most recent trauma aside, I relate to this post and love you so much for sharing! Love you!!!
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