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What are your best qualities?

My smile and I am a great listener.

Do you have any undesirable qualities?

I can be passive sometimes and don't always speak up for my self.

What do you love the most about your body?

I love my legs.

What is one part of your body you're working on loving more?

I am working on trying to embrace my individuality.

Tell us the story about your stretch marks and scars...

I used to be very thin and once I got into my early thirties, I guess my metabolism slowed down and I started gaining weight.  I also have a C-Section scar that runs from hip to hip.

What was your response when you first noticed your stretch marks?

At first, I didn't notice them at all.  Then I happened to notice them one day when I got out of the shower and just said to myself "oh well" there's nothing I can do about it.  I definitely was not upset or ashamed.

How did those around you make you feel about your stretch marks/scars?

My boyfriend actually said that he liked my "tiger stripes".

Describe your journey with body acceptance...

My journey has been a long one.  I struggled being the "skinny girl" ALL of my life and that really hurt me.  Which made my self-esteem and confidence level go down.  As I got older, I realized that I needed to learn how to embrace and accept my body.

Do you practice self love as often as you want to?

I try to practice as often as I can.  I try to get out and have some me time.  Massages, retail therapy, and lunch/dinner with friends.

What is one of your qualities you wish shined brighter than exterior appearance?

My personality because when I first meet people I feel like people think that I'm stuck up or stand offish.  In reality, I'm a very nice person.

What about self-love are you continuing to work on?

We tend to get caught up in social media and want to look or be like our favorite Instagrammers.  I find myself doing it all the time and I sometimes get down on myself.  I definitely need to work on, not comparing myself to others.

What lesson do you hope to instill to your children about self-love & body acceptance?

Don't let anyone tell you, you are not good enough.  You are!!!