I Struggle With My Body Image

After many years, I have come to terms that I, and my body, are simply different. Nothing more, nothing less.

I have managed to find contentment and some simple pleasures, and yet, so many people seem compelled to try and undo this, as if they feel the need to make me return to being unhappy in myself.

Why do we have to be such a small minded and easily manipulated/brainwashed (I'm looking at the media here, and their constant pushing of the idea's of beauty held by a small number of old men who own the outlets) to following the "ideals" of a small number of decaying old men?

Sorry, had to vent.

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braveheart21 · 61-69, M

It doesn't seem to be so widely shouted about now but the fashion industry as a whole KILLED many hundreds of young women a few years ago with the crazy idea that size 0 was perfection... The amount of girls and young women that died through trying to attain the impossible or damaged their health permanently is incredible... Women are beautiful no matter wbat body shape they have and as ling as they are healthy and happy then that is the perfection for them...

BigGuy2 · 31-35, M

@braveheart21 she has Macromastia

braveheart21 · 61-69, M

I know... I have read her other posts... @BigGuy2

morgangray · 31-35

@braveheart21 yes, it really is sickening how the physical tastes of a few old men (who own the media companies) dictate how people (men as well as women) should[i][/i] look. So many young people are wasted chasing the impossible.
That said, one must still look after their health. Eat and act healthy, and that is how you get the body you "should" have.

morgangray · 31-35

@morgangray didn't want to repeat myself there, I guess it's difficult to stop a rant once it gets going

braveheart21 · 61-69, M

Personally i would burn all the so called know it all fashion gurus.... A happy healthy woman is gorgeous at 110lbs or 300lbs...@morgangray

Richard65 · M

@morgangray I agree with you, but I'd add that there are powerful women in the fashion industry who also promote a damaging image of the female body through fashion magazines and various advertising campaigns.