So take your hat off, boy, when you're talking to me and be there when I feed the tree...

[frabjouslinz]

This blog post is a lot of TMI and navel gazing, but if you’re interested on my thoughts on body image in my own life, and in the larger context of society, well, here they are.

I’ve always struggled with body image. Wait, no, let’s be blunt. I’ve always hated the way I look, alternating with thinking I look OK at best. It’s worse the last few

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[deborahlive]

Man, do I feel your pain. I know you aren't looking for this, but I'll offer you a "data point" about the kind of first impression you make. I remember the first time I met you and LAW at Norwescon, I thought "Holy shit, those are two of the most beautiful women I've ever seen," and Middle School Brain followed this with, "They're probably mean." And then you both turned out to be so nice and smart and funny and talented!

Running and lifting weights has really helped me to focus on what my body can DO instead of how I think it looks. It sounds like dance does that for you much of the time. But that said, I still catch myself thinking, "Maybe I'll just go on a short, tiny little diet-ish thing that won't turn into a full blown eating disorder and I'll just lose a few pounds and and and..."

I sure don't know any answers, but maybe it helps to know you're not alone.

[frabjouslinz]

Thanks, Deb. It's funny, I can accept that about Lori, but not myself.

I've always thought you were so lovely. I was nervous you wouldn't like me when I met you, because beyond being pretty, you're smart and funny and you know all these interesting people already. So I really, really wanted you to like me.

See how wonderful we are to one another? We are none of us as alone as we think we are. :)