I've reached a point in my life where I want so badly to accept my body as it is.

I've reached a point in my life where I want so badly to accept my body as it is instead of feeling like I need to starve myself to lose 20 lbs in a month.

But the memories of my 6 year old self, hearing that "you're only as good as you look" and "a moment on the lips, forever on the hips" will not let it go.

- Human, 37 y/o