Summertime’s already near and this means beach trips, family outings, and more opportunities for you to flaunt your body and enjoy the sun in all its glory.
But a number of people, however, can't help but be conscious of their bodies, especially when they wear swimsuits to pools and beaches.
It's hard to blame them, though - society has imposed on us a certain kind of standard when it comes to having the “perfect body.”
Women are expected to be slim and have large bosoms, while men are expected to have well-defined muscles and abs. These often unrealistic standards make us insecure of our own appearances because “they are not good or perfect enough.”
One woman in Australia shared how insecure and shameful she felt because she wasn’t thin enough.
Newsner reported that Kirsten Bosly has become an overnight “celebrity,” thanks to her post about loving oneself despite the body shaming culture that is prevalent in society.
She said that she initially felt uncomfortable and embarrassed when she went to the beach with her family because she felt insecure about the shape of her body.
Kirsten said that, throughout her life, she has always been nervous about showing off some skin. She refused to be photographed without having a thick layer of clothing on.
But this all came to an end when she went to the beach with her children. She posted her realizations on a Facebook fan page titled ‘1MotherBlogger’ and here are its excerpts:
“Today marks a new beginning for me. For most of my life I have hated my body. Despised it. Loathed it. Resented it. Wanted so very much for it to change; for it to be smaller, thinner... less "fat".
“I've used it and abused it. I've blamed it for a lot of things. I've been terribly ashamed of its wobbles and dimples; like somehow they are the measure of who I am.”
“I recently read a meme that said something along the lines of "be in pictures with your kids because when you're gone, the pictures will be all they have left" and it struck a nerve.”
“I've avoided pictures most of the time as I disliked how I looked in them. Not any more! Bugger that noise! The truth is, I'm tired of being ashamed of my body; it's done nothing but support me for 41 years.”
“I asked The Pants to take this photo so the kids will remember us enjoying this day together, cellulite and all. No cover up. No board shorts. No "modesty" towel. No filters. Just us.”
“Any you know what? I'm not ashamed. Really. I look at this photo and all I can see is how happy we are and that's awesome.”
Kirsten mentioned that, after her realization, she no longer feels conscious and insecure about her body. She knew that no matter what, she would always be accepted by her family and the people who love her the most.
What do you think about Kirsten’s post? Isn’t it inspiring? Do you feel insecure about your body as well?
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