It took me being an intern for a body image-focused platform to face the fact that I struggle with my body image. Crazy right? For a long time, I thought body image issues were something that I couldn’t possibly struggle with as someone who would be conventionally...
Today, I’m so thrilled to share with you the story of my reader friend, Mindy and her journey to finding body image freedom and uncovering her beauty idol. Mindy’s words are powerful! She breaks down this issue in a way that I know will help so many of you...
What does progress towards freedom really look like? Is anyone actually getting better without getting more beautiful? I can truly tell you now, by the grace of God, I am more whole in my body image now than I ever have been before. I wrote my beginning story here,...
At the beginning of May, I celebrated my 26th birthday. I had decided to spend the morning at my favorite coffee shop, enjoying my latest guilty pleasure:Gone Girl. I got dressed, put on a touch of makeup, and as I headed out the door I stopped in front of the mirror...
I had another “fat” day. A day when I could feel every micron of fleshy flaw and no number of changed outfits could erase it. Insecurity started to creep up as I packed my bags for a ladies retreat. You guys, I’m discouraged that I’m still fighting the same battle. Do...