This is a wonderful article about self-acceptance. It's a bit long but if you have ever had issues with the way you look or have daughters it's worth the read. Enjoy!

Celebrating Our Glorious Goddess Bodies

By Nicki on Monday, December 4, 2006 - 03:44 pm:

Thank you for posting this, Heaventree! It's a great article. I've even printed it out. Poor body image is something I've always struggled with, and now that I'm mom to a little girl, I am trying to overcome this and adopt a healthier attitude. Thank you!:-)

By Nicki on Monday, December 4, 2006 - 03:48 pm:

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By Heaventree on Monday, December 4, 2006 - 09:25 pm:

Your welcome Nicki. You know I mentioned how important it is if you have girls but it's probably just as important if you have boys. I have a friend who has no problem with her boys seeing her undressed as she wants her boys to know what a real women looks like. I'm not sure I'll go that far, however, it just as important for boys to see a women with a positive self-image and to know that women and men for that matter do not look like people who are portrayed in the media.

I struggled with the way I looked growing up as well. I was the only girl in grade 5 to wear a bra and I was not overweight. There were times as a teenager where I would literally not eat for weeks and had friends who struggled with Buliemia. I don't think it's getting any easier for young women today.