Respect may not erase how we feel in front of the mirror, but it changes how we live within our bodies
Shira Savit
Mirrors can bring up a lot of complicated feelings for women. I often hear clients say things like,
“I wish I could stand in front of the mirror and smile, but I can’t,” or “I wish I could love my body more… every time I hear ‘love your body,’ I feel worse.”
A lot of messages today promote a “love your body” approach. There’s a strong push toward body acceptance, encouraging women to shift from wishing for change to finding joy in the body that already is. For some women, this message is empowering. But for many others, it feels unrealistic. When a woman is struggling with her body, being told to “just love it” can feel invalidating and burdensome.
Instead of pushing for love, we can meet ourselves with respect. Respect invites us to give ourselves care in the ways we’re able to in the present moment.
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