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Body Talk: Reinventing Life and Embracing Disability
As we journey through life, our connection with our bodies moves and shifts with time. The intricate dance becomes more challenging as we age, especially when faced with chronic illness or disability. We may encounter physical constraints and emotional and mental limitations that come along. Coming to terms with our circumstances can be daunting, but embracing self-love amidst bodily struggles is truly beautiful. In this heartfelt post, I delve into the complex relationship we have with our bodies during adversity, the accompanying grief, and the profound joy we can find in accepting our new reality.
“How very dare she?” - Yes, I’m a 50+ swimwear model & I’m fighting back!
We of the older generation, do not have a sell-by date, we do not become surplus to requirements when we stop being able to reproduce - as if that’s a woman’s sole function. We are not worth less because our bodies change, or our skin wrinkles. Women are worthy - always - but most definitely as we age. We have a richness, a texture, a depth that only comes from a life lived, experiences had, adversities grown though and risks taken.
Welcome, it’s so good to see you here
Well, I talked about it long enough and finally it’s here, my lovely little blog. I hope you’ll enjoy this space, where we won’t be constrained by word count or “grid aesthetics” and we can be free to talk about the things that matter most to us, in the way that we need to.