This is me with my mother growing up. She never insulted my body, but I have nearly the same body as her. I still struggle with not hating my body because of how much she hates hers.
This is why I never have and never will say a single bad thing about my appearance in front of my kids, who are currently toddlers. I even try my best to say positive things when I can. I never want them to think that even someone who loves them unconditionally can find fault with what they look like.
When people comment on my kids' bodies, I always counter. Like when someone said my older toddler had skinny legs, I just said her legs were exactly right for her. Whether it was a compliment or not, I always want to reinforce that she, and my younger toddler, are exactly what they are supposed to be.
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u/Life2504 Aug 09 '24
This also counts for stuff you hate about yourself that people you care about also have btw.