One of my hair besties took this pic of me during one of our..
Added 2020-10-30 19:17:55 +0000 UTCOne of my hair besties took this pic of me during one of our salon photoshoots. I always used to shy away from the camera because I didn't want to be seen- thinking I should be ashamed of my body, even though I think it is so fun to take pictures and have my picture taken..getting dressed up, doing my hair and makeup, editing, the whole process! Representation is so important and since I've filled my feeds with bodies that look more like mine and since I've actually had the opportunities to spend more time in front of the camera than behind it, I've grown so much more confident and have such a new appreciation for my body. I will never miss out on things because I'm afraid of how I will look again. It makes me sad thinking of all the things I've missed out on because I thought I was too fat. Beach trips, staying in the AC on hot days because I didn't want to wear shorts, bike rides...the list goes on. But now I always remind myself I don't have to look a certain way to exist and live my life. Have you ever missed out on an opportunity because of a similar reason? Tell me about it in the comments! What did you learn from that? How did you grow? Leggings and shirt: Torrid Skirt: ASOS
