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Darien Tinsley's avatar

Wow.

This really hit home for me. Being a bigger guy alllll my life, I mean I used to pray to be skinny. Teased about my weight etc.. and it made me feel so ashamed of my body to the point where I would wear shirts to the pool, be scared to change in front of people. I’m on a journey to change my mindset about body image as well. Thank you for this great read

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Joshua Michael Cruz's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I feel you and man it is not an easy one! The shame about our bodies can go so deep. Sending you love and light as you continue on this healing path!!!

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Stephen's avatar

This can work both ways, I have always been skinny and find it difficult to put on weight because it fat or muscle. I was teased for being so thin and likewise have lived with a yearning to have a “proper” body. I have always felt very self conscious about how I look. I found nude beaches helped me extraordinarily, building the confidence to be seen and the understanding of all bodies being different and equally acceptable.

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James Williams-Summers's avatar

This conversation is needed and thanks for doing this.

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