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day until her last day. The fact that our toes are pretty
dang cute and look good in any polish shade is bonus.

This skin may be oily and cause breakouts, but I have that
olive tone that maintains at least some of the summer tan

well into the winter. I also delay wrinkles creeping in and

will take some credit for the shocked look when they find out
I’m covering the body of someone who is actually 30, not 25.
Lastly, this stomach may never have the narrow waist

and the rippling six pack of many people’s dreams. I’m
so strong, though, that I can hold loooooooong planks,

assist in holding solid handstands and perform challenging
exercises that make other people feel like they’ve

been punched in the gut. I’m just soft enough that the

aforementioned dog loves to press herself up against me
on the couch or in bed. I also love the memory of the

person who birthed this body taking us at 17 to get my

belly button pierced. She taught me a long time ago what
clothes will flatter the shape I don’t have, and I’m okay

with illusions being created around me. I’m also the place
where delicious nourishment goes to create plant-powered
fuel for whatever the future has in store.

Much love,
Body

No matter how bummed I might feel under unflattering dressing room lighting, I can’t deny
this: My short list of body hang-ups will always be insignificant when compared to the list of
memorable things my body has allowed and will continue to allow me to do. •
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