Understanding the difference between self-love and self-acceptance is key to embracing body positivity and body liberation, especially for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ women and Femmes. While self-love is an active practice of honoring yourself, self-acceptance is about making peace with who you are right now. In this article, we explore how these concepts intersect and empower us to reclaim our bodies and identities, challenging societal beauty standards along the way.