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.
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Life is hard. Let's be kind to ourselves. Here are 7 ways to show yourself some love beyond Valentine's Day.
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I recently shared my journey to self-love and acceptance in a national Kohl's ad. My story is episode 2 of the "Who I Am" campaign.
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“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou These wise words couldn’t be more true at a time like this. I’m reading that this quarantine could last as long as 18 months. Yes, 18…months! Even though the thought of staying indoors (just my dog and me) sounds daunting, I’m so very…
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“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Hey babes! Happy Monday and Happy Women’s History Month! Can you believe it’s March already? 2020 is really flying by! The above quote by Eleanor Roosevelt has always been one of my favorites. It honestly couldn’t be more true. After an incredibly…
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