Authentic or edited to the 9’s? What’s the content you want to see? Here’s why I ask… lately the negative feels so loud. It’s like we’re in this odd space where authenticity is valued for some but when I appear anything less than perfect, I’m brutally criticized for it. Maybe it’s because I’m a woman in a man’s world, and frankly I’m dang near middle aged, why deny that? Most days, like today, I’m lucky if I toss on tinted moisturizer and call it a day. Isn’t that okay though? Is it necessary to be concealed, lined, penciled and contoured to be respected? Can the work I do only be appreciated if I look perfect doing it? I used to be one of those girls who wouldn’t leave the house without a full face of makeup- but I realized once I became a mom the damage that can cause. I didn’t want to set the example that we’re only lovable if we live up to impossible standards. And this isn’t to be preachy, I’m genuinely curious where people sit on this. Maybe you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t? Listen though- I’m 38, I’m not 25. I have wrinkles, smile lines from years of amazing moments and stress lines from the hard times too. I have a weird vein that pops out on my forehead I don’t love, one eye is impossibly squinty when I smile big. I have scars from years of cystic acne, I lost half of my hair last year from the physical toll my spine surgery took on me. I’ve worked so hard to get back in shape after and to get back to doing the things I love, not because I wanted to “look” good, but because I wanted to “feel” strong. So this is me. 38 years old, no fillers or Botox or even makeup- and ya know what? Get used to it. Not a dig at people who do any of that stuff- do you! @heidimontag and @Spencer Pratt - this song felt sooo perfect for this post! Thanks for being so vulnerable with all your family has been going through! Team
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