To the Rest of the World I’m Too Heavy, But God Carries Me
This is 200. This is what four kids in seven years, COVID, seven months of high dose prednisone, and life,…
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To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight
Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number…
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Don’t Wait, Love Your Body Now
To the woman who is struggling to love what she sees in the mirror. To the woman who refuses to…
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I Hated This Picture My Husband Took of Me—Until I Looked Closer
Mirror, mirror on the wall . . . this can’t be me? On the rare occasion, my husband snaps a…
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Dear Daughter, Eat the Chips
This was my lunch today. Yep. Doritos and a Dr. Pepper. A week ago you might’ve seen me with water…
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My Baby Taught Me To Love My Body
118. That was the number on the scale just before I realized I needed help. 118 pounds. It’s really not…
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9 Ways To Teach Your Daughter To Love Her Body
Growing up whenever I daydreamed about motherhood, I always thought I’d be a boy mom. I grew up with brothers,…
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You Can Live For Others For a Long Time, But You Can’t Do it Forever
I entered adulthood with an entire luggage cart of baggage from a fractured childhood. There was the time from before…
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I’m Glad My Wedding Dress Doesn’t Fit Anymore
Years ago, I said yes to a big beautiful ballgown with a sweetheart neckline and layers of floating organza. I…
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To the Woman Who is So Hard On Herself
I know life feels exhausting living this way. You put expectations on yourself that you would never put on other…
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They Said I’d Bounced Back, But I Felt Absolutely Awful
The first remark came two days after my daughter was born, as we stopped at the receptionist’s desk in the…
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To Your Kids You Are Perfect—Let That Be Enough
I've always struggled with confidence. Ever since I was little, I remember being insecure about how I looked. I wasn't…
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