My whole life I've had ups and downs in being confident in my own skin. Yes, men struggle with this too. I especially got insecure when my appendix ruptured and left a massive scar on my stomach. For the longest time I never felt comfortable with my shirt off. But after some moments of stepping out of my comfort zone, I started to accept my body for what it was and is. Because, *IMPERFECT as it is, it's MINE. However, even still, there are days when I look in the mirror and I feel self conscious. I tell you this, to again say that everyone has insecurities, flaws and bad days. And for the men out there, it's okay to be vulnerable, it's okay to be weak, it's okay to be YOU. We don't always need to be tough, we don't need to suppress our emotions.
Together we are imperfect, together we are flawed, and together we are beautiful.
I am proud to say I feel pretty comfortable in my own skin now, and I'm proud of who I've become because of what I've been through.
And for the record people rarely notice my scar. We always see the worst of ourselves don't we?
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* References the brand "Imperfect." A podcast created by Gage Horne. This was a collaboration.
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Wonderful reminder to see ourselves as God sees us,. And not how we always perceive ourselves.