#self-image

#self-image

"Through most of my teens and early adulthood, I was left feeling that I didn't look mature enough, and definitely not masculine enough."

Ray thought it was enough to wash the car with soap and water, but it ended up looking worse than before. Proper products were necessary to maintain my car's appearance.

Your body is basically a walking chemist, and as you age, the hormonal fluctuations can lead to significant changes in how your body carries scents.

"Eli Drinkwitz has emblematic glasses that he wears for comfort, yet on the field, he feels they hinder his image and perception of toughness, a concern rooted in his self-awareness."

"From your telling, she wasn't trying to be malicious and she likely didn't see the photo the same way you did. It happens to all of us, but it doesn't have to haunt you."

At 55, I reflect on my journey from a dead-end job and depression to a happy, loving marriage with a supportive partner who highlights my beauty.

"The truth comes out eventually: She may discover an old photograph of your husband, or his parents may let it slip. And now that she has raised the issue obliquely, she should probably hear the story from her father."

When I get dressed, I become a philosopher-king-not in the sense of presiding over utopia, but in the sense of trying to marry politics and intellect in the perfect imitation of God. Political considerations might include: destination, company, self-image, self-regard, in-group and out-group arrangements...

First real awareness of body at eight due to body shaming. Childhood marked by fat-shaming from peers, leading to exhaustion at 15 and seeking drastic weight loss.