Felt this needed reposting

[roane]

I wrote this in response to an absolutely heartbreaking post by yuki-onna, also known as the brilliant Catherynne M. Valente. She talks about how she "used to be beautiful" (she still is, believe me), and how much she struggles with body hatred. As you can imagine, this raised a lot for me

Comments

[custardfairy]

I am so, so glad you responded and also that you responded in this way. I really wanted to say something along these lines also, but I don't have the spoons right now to be as eloquent as this. Thank you.

[lai_lore]

I am short on time and cannot put everything I'd like to in this response - but let me say that I understand. I am in the Exact Same Situation (except I'm a bit younger) and I just... It sucks and I hate it. But I have to accept it because it is, and hating it won't change anything.

*hugs* Thank you for putting this here so I could find it.

[susanstinson]

Just a word for the work of all this, and the work to love a body as it ages and changes and is mortal and marvelous, all that. Strength to you, and to those you care about.