It’s my birthday. I’m 41 today. And well…time has done what she could (along with my help…and some of my own abuse) to tear this body down. But, it is strong enough. And the marks it bears are the story of my life. Sometimes, I love what I see in the mirror. Sometimes, I really don’t. Today, I’m at peace with it. This is what age and childbirth have created. This is a gift. There is softness. There are curves. There are stretch marks and tattoos. There are scars and imperfections. Rolls and bumps, and creases and wrinkles I sometimes wish I didn’t have. And yet, every one of them is me.
Love this shot – it's sexy and hazy and real 😉
I feel completely the same about my body and a VERY Happy Birthday to you lovely
Mollyx
Happy birthday! It's wonderful to hear how positive you are about your body, I hope it rubs off on me a little Lol! This is such a gorgeous shot, and I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting to wipe the steam away!
Aurora x
First of all happy birthday, and secondly, I love this post. Love that you are at peace with your beautiful body.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Rebel xox
Happy Birthday, Kid. You've got to love what you got, we do.
An excellent picture that leaves me wanting more.
Made me want to clean my screen.
J
Beautiful photo it looks so soft and mysterious. I completely agree with loving our bods as they age (even though that's a feat at times)that's an important reason why I blog. Happy birthday!
Indie xx
And you are beautiful. Lovely image.
Happy birthday xxx
You look perfect and lovely. A very happy birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday.
This is truly a heartfelt post. Relatable on every word and your image.
Beautiful.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Happy belated birthday x
I love mirror shots. Happy belated birthday and Merry Christmas xx
I rarely see beauty when I look in the mirror and I think many of us feel the same. I do love this image though, I see beauty along with sadness.
Beautiful words . . . everyone of them resonates with me too.
Lovely photo, wonderful post!!!
Xxx – K