For a very long while, there were only a few ways I could have any kind of relationship with my body. I connected with my body through my ill health (of which I have written extensively and will no doubt continue to write reams, just not today), my weight and what I wore.
I am an overweight 52 year old woman wrapping myself in shades of navy and grey. Maybe this is just my cocoon and later I will emerge as a butterfly radiant in colour (but right now I'm still too tired). Be gloriously yourself, in whatever form that takes. Hugs and love. ❤️
My fat, starting in my teens and into adulthood, was my shield from the predatory male gaze. Twice in my life I dropped a bunch of weight, only to see it creep back into my body.
Caregiving for my mother nearly did me in, as I wound up eating my emotions for nearly five years. Now, some two and a half years since she entered skilled nursing, I've dropped the stress weight (but not all at once this time!) and my blood pressure has returned to normal.
As I move further into my 50's, I'm much more inclined to let my eccentricities show through, have become much more comfortable in my own skin (after a lot of Shadow work for sure!), and my IDGAF is taking hold in certain areas of my life. It's possible and it's doable, and you can hold my hand at anytime. (stretches hand across the Atlantic)
Your writing is amazing. It always has been…. But now it feels particularly honest and raw and fabulous. Sending much love, and thanks for the communication….xx
I am an overweight 52 year old woman wrapping myself in shades of navy and grey. Maybe this is just my cocoon and later I will emerge as a butterfly radiant in colour (but right now I'm still too tired). Be gloriously yourself, in whatever form that takes. Hugs and love. ❤️
My fat, starting in my teens and into adulthood, was my shield from the predatory male gaze. Twice in my life I dropped a bunch of weight, only to see it creep back into my body.
Caregiving for my mother nearly did me in, as I wound up eating my emotions for nearly five years. Now, some two and a half years since she entered skilled nursing, I've dropped the stress weight (but not all at once this time!) and my blood pressure has returned to normal.
As I move further into my 50's, I'm much more inclined to let my eccentricities show through, have become much more comfortable in my own skin (after a lot of Shadow work for sure!), and my IDGAF is taking hold in certain areas of my life. It's possible and it's doable, and you can hold my hand at anytime. (stretches hand across the Atlantic)
Your writing is amazing. It always has been…. But now it feels particularly honest and raw and fabulous. Sending much love, and thanks for the communication….xx
Valiente!
“ I am everything”. Brava, Katy!
Everything indeed, such wonderful writing on a hard topic, thanks
you are everything. so am i (i needed to type that.) thank you for this powerful sharing.
Yes. You are everything!!!!!!
Sending all the supportive thoughts. You’re not alone in this struggle and I’m so grateful to you for sharing it.