I Struggle With My Body Image

Huge hair.
Big nose.
Huge calves.

Just not pretty. At all.

Even mom keep reminding me that. Because she was a petite pretty woman back then that she seemed to compare her look with mine. That even when someone said I’m pretty, she just kept saying that that’s bs.

Heard all that growing up, I ended up believing it.

I don’t know when it happened. But. Now I can accept how I look. When someone flaunt my flaws now, I just gonna leave that person in silent... 😌

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Livingwell · 61-69, M

I think beauty is subjective in a person’s mind. To me, and I like to think I have a good eye for beauty, I see none of the flaws you point out... quite the opposite. You are quite beautiful. Thick dark hair, pretty face, toned body. Add your intelligence and big heart, you are a real prize to some lucky person.

I personally would not try to compare yourself to standards which no longer apply today. Each person brings something unique to the table. Embrace that which is you. *hugs*

nothingnessssssssssssss

@Livingwell that’s the word the use now “tone body”. But back then, I was just, fat 😅 But... Thank you. Agree on the unique 😊

Livingwell · 61-69, M

@nothingnessssssssssssss I saw your picture of your legs by the pool. No way do you have big calves. They look very nice and proportionate. Women would kill for those.

nothingnessssssssssssss

@Livingwell haha... Maybe just because of the angle. But NO woman would wanted my legs 😅