Women’s Month

It’s so hard to be a woman sometimes.

You’re held to a higher standard, must always have that ‘no makeup’ look that absolutely uses makeup, have to be the bigger person, etc.

I NEVER take a picture just of me. I always end up grabbing my dog or husband so the focus isn’t on me.

I did a a couple miles on the treadmill at the gym today and took a quick shower, and I kept pointing out my flares in the mirror.

Eyebrows are a mess, hair looks tangled, cheeks too chubby, nose too big, acne that always pops up no matter what skincare routine I follow.

Then it hit me: nobody else is saying this stuff to me. Why am I so quick to be my own bully?

I’m not perfect, but I’m the only me I have.

I’m a little chunky, but I have a strong body that carries me through life.

My nose is bigger than I’d like, but it’s the same nose that is on my mom’s side of the family, it shows where my family has been.

So here I am. A makeup free selfie. No pets or other people to pull focus. I have a naked face and I feel very vulnerable in this picture. I’m terrified to post, but I feel this is a safe space to do so.

My goal this month is to not feel the need to apologize for being me, and to not tear myself down.

#embracevulnerability #Lemon8Diary #lemon8challenge