I swore I'd never diet, I'd never be fat, never dislike my body, never struggle with what I saw my mom struggle with.
And maybe it's because I swore I'd never do any of that that I somehow made it my own problem. Luckily, I found a way out. This blog is for you if you, too, want to find a way to lift the heaviness of not feeling at home in your body. A reassuring note: for my work, it’s necessary to go to the deep, sticky, painful places, but I always come back up to the light and warmth. If you're already triggered: take a deep breath. In... and out... It's ok to feel uncomfortable. Bravery and willingness are essential, and it's ok if you're not ready to go there. Come back when you are ready. A day in my life: Sometimes I wake up and feel like a goddess. Like frickin' Beyonce on the set of some bad ass music video. I flip my hair, and do a dance in the mirror, I walk with the proud chest of a lioness (or something else majestic) as I go get my cup of tea, and I feel invincible. Like everything is just working out for me. And then, something happens...
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Author:Makayla McDonald is a Body Image Coach who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She is passionate about connecting to freedom and peace for herself and for all of her community! Archives
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