Dripping love onto my unfolding skin

You can abandon toxic people to form healthy boundaries that will better your life in the end, no matter how difficult it is to walk away... but you can't abandon your body because of an unhealthy relationship you have with your curves, stretch marks, cellulite, thick thighs, or bushy eyebrows. Healing from body negativity is as complex as saying "time heals all wounds" but no amount of time will bring back the hateful words you don't deserve to hear. Healing starts when you dive into the deepest parts of yourself to examine, hold & kiss the body that your souls drives. It's the importance of embracing & loving yourself for who you are. Never questioning the physical, emotional or historical traits that you were gifted with & learning to flourish & love yourself in every which way that you possibly can. You don't owe no one an explanation for why your belly holds rolls instead of abs, you don't owe no one an explanation for why your thighs stick together & jiggle when you walk & you definitely don't owe no one an explanation for wearing a bikini no matter what body type you have. This poem is the start of a journey to understanding the genuine beauty of my sway, of how my mind & body work together to heal, conquer and fight off. The patience of learning how to treat my body with care & compassion, no matter how much the bad thoughts want to pull me back in. As I nourish my insecurities in the best way that I can to make myself feel secure again. Here's to loving myself, and hoping you take the time to be patient with how you treat your mind and body too. Give yourself the ability to take space, flourish & embrace the beautiful ass human being that you are! Dust yourself off, lay the negative thoughts at rest and dress yourself up with confidence. Never let go of the love you have for yourself, never stop nourishing and taking care of yourself.