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I’m not afraid of being fat.

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You are worthy of knowing that no matter your appearance, your shape, or your size, no matter what society convinces you that you “should” look like, this summer, your body belongs at the beach.

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Seeking perfection is a losing battle, but being authentic? That’s the pursuit of yourself, of real love, of a life that sings with joy and purpose.

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Mistakes do not equate to weakness; believing that we are incapable because of those mistakes does.

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Feminism, you see, doesn’t take sex off the menu.

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Positive or not, the “body positive” movement still focuses on our bodies. Our looks. Our exterior.

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Being body positive is not just about your weight. It’s about accepting all aspects of your body (your body hair, your acne, your cellulite, your freckles) no matter what society deems as acceptable and/or beautiful.

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You forgive yourself for the ways you’ve fallen short and learn to show grace to yourself, even when you feel unlovable.

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Love the body you’ve got. Love it hard.

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I have always been moved by the work of Eve Ensler. She has done incredible work speaking up for women around the world, sharing their stories, where they may have gone unheard.