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Saturday, December 23, 2017

In the Mirror (photography)


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.

15 comments:

  1. May MoreDecember 23, 2017 at 12:52 PM

    Love this shot - it's sexy and hazy and real ;-)

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  2. mollyDecember 23, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    I feel completely the same about my body and a VERY Happy Birthday to you lovely

    Mollyx

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  3. UnknownDecember 23, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    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

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  4. Marie RebelleDecember 23, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    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

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  5. Elliott HenryDecember 23, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    Happy Birthday, Kid. You've got to love what you got, we do.

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  6. Johnny come latelyDecember 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    An excellent picture that leaves me wanting more.
    Made me want to clean my screen.
    J

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  7. Indigo ByrdDecember 24, 2017 at 1:23 AM

    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

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  8. SilverdomDecember 24, 2017 at 4:03 AM

    And you are beautiful. Lovely image.

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  9. Modesty AblazeDecember 24, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    Beautiful words . . . everyone of them resonates with me too.
    Lovely photo, wonderful post!!!
    Xxx - K

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  10. Wriggly KittyDecember 24, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    Happy birthday xxx

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  11. JoDecember 24, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    You look perfect and lovely. A very happy birthday!

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  12. SassyCat3000December 25, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    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

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  13. LittleSwitchBItchDecember 26, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    Happy belated birthday x

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  14. julieDecember 26, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    I love mirror shots. Happy belated birthday and Merry Christmas xx

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  15. BeeJanuary 7, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    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.

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