02/09/2025
when I first looked at this photo, I immediately started to criticize myself. I actually contemplated posting this.
why? why do we do this?
“my stomach pooch is noticeable” I immediately thought after seeing this picture.
I immediately caught myself doing this, and I truly started to think about my younger self, baby Kayla. she wouldn’t want me to talk to myself in such a negative way, I know she wouldn’t.
just because I can’t fit into a size medium pants sometimes doesn’t make me any less of a person. just because my body has changed as I’ve become a woman, doesn’t mean I should look any other way.
our bodies are supposed to change. how beautiful is that?
the thoughts that run through your head about yourself, what kind of thoughts are they? take a moment to notice when you look in your reflection and see yourself, how do you talk to yourself?
body image is something I have struggled with for my whole life. but recently, I’ve been starting to talk nicer to myself, because my younger self would hate how I can be so critical of my own self.
a reminder to all to be kinder to the person you see in the reflection, and to be gentle and loving. to give yourself a damn hug, because we can be our own worst enemy at times.❤️
