Rise Above

“My only rule for this is that you never look down on me. I’m better than your pity. The reason that I don’t normally share my story is that I’m in a better place than I should be. My reality is that I should either be dead or a crack-whore. I’m absolutely one of those girls that is from the wrong side of the tracks,” she pauses, “but I’ve made it to the other side.”

Body Image StoriesChad EstesFebruary 18, 2015abuse, body dysmorphia, body image, child, courage, dysmorphia, forgiveness, mama bear, mother daughter, parenting, pity, stretch marks, tattooComment

Being Stretched over Stretch Marks

“I actually had the thought it might be kinda cool to do a few pictures with the stretch marks and imperfections, but have my kids in the pictures with me. Then every time I see those pictures and the stretch marks, I would be reminded of the blessings that I have because of my scars.”

Body Image StoriesChad EstesMay 5, 2012acceptance, body image, mother's day, shape of a mother, stretch marksComment