Jessy

Being fat is not necessarily a bad thing...

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I haven't always loved myself or my body as much as I should have, but I am working on it.

It's been a long journey, and it has taken a lot of effort, but I've slowly been teaching myself that the things I was told about my appearance growing up were not true.

Being fat is not necessarily a bad thing. Being fat does not make someone disgusting. Being fat does not make someone a bad person. Being fat does not mean someone is not beautiful.

 

It's hard when you have so many years of negative shit inside your head to try and undo, but I'm doing it. It isn't always easy. I have days where I still look at myself and feel sad or gross, but overall, it's working pretty well, and my mental health is better than it has ever been. It's been a long journey.

It has taken a lot of effort, but I've slowly been teaching myself that the things I was told about my appearance growing up were not true.

 

These photos of me are probably the most raw and real ones I've ever sat for, but I loved it. The whole experience was enjoyable, even though it was very confronting sitting there and chatting to someone with my squishy body on display. But I love the way the photos turned out, and I love how the whole experience made me feel.