When you look in the mirror instead of looking at the parts of your body you hate and judging how they look, look at them and think of what that part of you does for you or is capable of. Focus on the good things and learn to become grateful for your body

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Ms.Timelord: All I wanted to do was wear shorts today....

ms-timelord:

Today I got my first pair of real shorts.
And wore them to school.
And I regret it.
I’m 18 and have never everowned a pair of shorts that ended higher than my knee. They’re green floral, they’re size 5, and they are kinda not made of enough fabric to cover two parts of my body I’m most…

OneUnitedSoul: Forever Alone

madelineboyd:

I used to be afraid of being forever alone, back when I thought my value was based on a man finding me attractive.

I used to be afraid of being forever alone, back when I had to have sex with a guy to feel worthy.

I used to be afraid of being forever alone, back when I thought my body was…

cynthiasayshi:

The top row of pictures are from last summer and I can honestly say I would prefer to be where I was at last summer than what I am now. I like to promote body love and acceptance on my blog but I find at times that impossible to do for my self.I am not nice to my body I say mean things about it and I dont treat myself right by putting bad toxins and unhealthy food into it has gotten me here today unhappy.Its one thing to preach body acceptance but its another to practice it and I feel like a phony every time I look in the mirror and say a negative comment about my stomach. Of course i have my good days where I love my chubby stretch mark covered belly but then more often then not there are my bad days.    

"I don’t try and teach my kids what to think or even how to think. They are born thinkers! What I try do to is, stay out of their way and allow them to think. I do that by listening (more than talking), answering questions when asked, surrounding them with interesting things (and people and places), and giving feedback when it’s requested or otherwise clearly needed."

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