While driving home today I heard on the radio that Kim Kardashian didnt want to be seen in public until she weighed 115lbs. I was confused by this, who cares what she looks like she just gave birth to a baby, what her weight number is should be the last thing on her or the publics mind.
Later today I was told by someone who hasn't seen me in 2 years that I got fat, at first I was upset. Then I thought what my body has been through, in the last 5 years I have carried and given birth to 4 amazing children, I have dealt with the death of my brother, made it through a deployment and many TDY's away from my husband. Of course I would like to loose a little bit of weight but for now my body is the way it is, and I have no problem with that.
I grew up in a home where my mom struggled with how she looked constantly. Even though my dad, brothers and myself think my mom is beautiful she struggles herself to see it. I think she forgets what her body has been through, carrying 3 children, adding another member to our family along the way, countless mishaps & struggles, the death of her son, moved my family over 7 times, been a teacher for over 30 years, opened her house & heart to many people.With everything that my mom has been through she has taught me beauty is not about the outside but whats inside.
I think about my two daughters who are 4 years and 9 months. My 4 year old just recently started asking me if people will make fun of her because her tummy sticks out. Tears fill my eyes everytime I tell her no you are beautiful inside and out no matter what anyone says. I pray my daughters can grow up and learn that it doesn't matter what beauty you have on the outside what really matters is what you carry on the inside.
To the moms who struggle to see their new beautiful body, take a look around and see what you've accomplished.
To the moms who have figured out how to balance everything and look the way that makes you happy Good for you!
To the woman who look down on people who look the way they do, shame on you, you have no idea what road they have walked.
