As a young girl and adolescent I was tall, skinny, and flat-chested. On top of that I was very shy. Scared- of- my- own- shadow shy. As a preacher’s kid I thought everyone was watching me, holding me up to some unclear standard, and then judging...
When I was young, I was told many truths about myself: "Your hair is so thick and curly -- it's not good hair. In fact, I've never seen such unmanageable hair!""Your lips are really huge. You need to keep that in mind when you start wearing...
I am one of eight children. Eight. I'm number six in the lineup, each of us 2 years apart. Growing up I never got enough. Enough attention, love, time, material comfort, encouragement, help with homework. I was never noticed, I just faded into the background...
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A special thanks to Grey Cottage Studios for sharing this image. We're taking the week to be extra kind to ourselves. How? By whispering sweet nothings to ourselves, of course. You heard me right. No matter where we look or how hard we try to get others to...
15 years today. Times flies when you're in love. For another good dose of love, Myriam Joseph Loeschen shared a love letter this week at the I am Enough Collaborative. Because, hey, haven't you heard? Love always wins. ...
Image of Jenny being painted by Katherine courtesy of Karen Walrond I’m not exactly sure exactly how I got the idea to paint words on people. It just kind of came to me—in that mysterious way that ideas do. What I am sure of is: There are...
I love you mom. I hope your day is extra special. ...