Struggling with Body Image as a Masc Woman
I'm a masc woman... I like to dress masculine but my height is short, I'm a bit chubby, and I don't have a flat chest.. when I see the clothes I like, i am not able to wear them.. they don't look good, they don't fit right... I don't wanna wear women clothes.. all of the ready made clothes don't fit me.. on top of that I hate that my family once in a while tells me to wear women's clothes even though since childhood I've been wearing masculine clothes, I feel they're disappointed in me... there have been times when my accomplishments weren't celebrated, my looks weren't celebrated... I've gotten compliments from strangers a few times but not my closed ones.. I've felt lonely since forever.. I don't know what to do anymore.. my gf who used to be crazy about me and she says she still is but there was in between a time wherein, in the obvious good photos of mine, she didn't say anything much, when I got a new haircut she said it's okay.. nothing else... She has reasons why she said that and now she's complimenting again but I'm not able to believe it at all... At all... this has happened before also... I can't move on from bad things.. and i don't believe or accept good things as much... I don't know what to do...
Hi! I am so sorry😢. As someone who also struggles with self esteem, I thought I’d tell you what helps me! Whenever I hear a negative thought about my body enter my brain, first SHOOT IT DOWN(so stop thinking it as soon as you realise), then think the opposite! So for example, if you think ugh my arms look so gross, then try thinking nope! My arms are beautiful, just the way there meant to be! I can do so much with them like cooking, lifting things, ect.(it especially helps to say things you enjoy doing with whatever body part you were just hating on). I don’t know what your beliefs are, but I also want to let you know/remind you that Jesus loves you unconditionally, no matter what you look like! He is always there for you, and made you exactly how you are meant to be! A quote that helps me a lot is: Psalm 149:14. I love you! Have a great day, I hope this helps! If you ever want a specific prayer intention/more spiritual advice please let me know! Sending prayers🩷🩷
