O/T Just my thoughts……
I have been checking out peoples profiles recently and one thing I’ve noticed is that there are woman who put down woman that are augmented. I’m going to stick my neck out here a bit and hopefully give some of these ladies food for thought. Did you ever stop to consider that there may be other reasons behind it?! Here’s one example…I had a triple lumpectomy on my right breast in 1994 which left me deformed and hollowed out basically. I developed massive scar tissue which brought on a whole new set of issues. My Surgeon referred me to a Plastic Surgeon who spoke with me about some of my options. I struggled with it for a long time, through tears and major soul searching…I couldn’t find tops/blouses to fit me properly or bras. I had to stuff one side to try to balance out and make my clothes fit….it was hard to hug someone without a strange look from them, intimacy was difficult for me because some men have a really hard time looking at that. I finally made the decision in 2006 to let the PS do the surgery. I didn’t do it to flaunt it, and for the most part I have totally kept it to myself. Some of the clothing…bathing suits etc. are not made to hide much…and certainly are not tailored for augmentation…so sometimes it is noticeable.
So my question is why is it such an issue to someone that chooses not to do it(it doesn’t really matter why someone does). You have that right to do as you choose with your body, your concern should be just of yourself rather than putting someone else down and being judgemental…in my book only God has the right to judge me and I will answer only to him. So the next time you decide to make it your business to dog someone because of what they do with their body…ask yourself why are you doing it…do you feel threatened by a photo of a woman? I guess I don’t understand why women spend so much time taking other peoples inventory instead of pulling together to help strengthen us as a whole…that in my opinion is why women will never be president or run this country…at least not in my lifetime.
A final thought….I fought/marched back in the late 60’s early 70’s for women’s rights along with thousands of other young women…it’s sad to see that women today don’t respect what we did, which is why you now enjoy a lot of the right and opportunities you do. Peace out
July 20, 2008 at 8:05 pm
OMgosh Gorgeous!! AWESOME and well said blog!! It is something I struggle with after loosing SO much weight…breast feeding two babies and then dieting down to compete…I have nothing left of what was little ones to begin with. And honestly, I have gone back and forth with the decision to have mine done too…and no they arent yet…but they will be! lmao And no…I wont flaunt it OR hide it! lol But continue to do photos just like I do now! lol
It is incredible how mean women can be to one another! Jealousy is a very ugly negative emotion and does the person who is being jealous far more harm than the person who is happy with themself! I’m very blessed that a lot of what I end up doing as a tantric teacher is to help women learn to love the bodies their in!
AND …THANK YOU for burning your bra’s and marching with the other women for my rights girl!! It is TOTALLY ignorant and sad how taken for granted that all is these days! Especially since really we are still not where we need to be as women!
I would have been marching right along side of you!! And I did lead the World March of Women 2000 in B.C. and represented them at the United Nations! Seriously, we have only just begun! lol
Keep rocking Gorgeous!! I’m right there beside you!!
July 20, 2008 at 8:41 pm
TY Beautiful!…your so right…we are not yet where we need to be.
July 20, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Ty for posting a blog on this…Some of us out here have opted for breast reductions & lifts…Sometimes there is a need for implants just to even things out a bit. It’s really amazing to see people bashing others on this sight….it’s all about improving ones mind & body….But you know what they say about those who live in glass houses!!!!!! Erica
July 20, 2008 at 9:28 pm
TY for your response, I tell women to do what they feel they need to do for themselves. I also thought this site was about improving ones self and finding positive support to do that.
July 21, 2008 at 10:16 am
Your so right! let each of us make the best body we want without being put down. If it makes you feel beter that do it.
July 22, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I couldn’t agree more. It goes for both genders. Everyone has their rights and reasons, whether it be to make a statement or for more medical reasons. You certainly don’t hear women putting Jamie Eason down for hers! People need to learn to focus their attention on making the body they live in something they’re comfortable in, not try and put someone else down for doing doing something to improve their own self-image and self-confidence.
July 22, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I feel your friends pain. I’m soo glad she has a friend like you!!! I had a similar situation while I was in & out of shape. I have opted to work out at home!!! but if come to CALI I’m buying a portable port and I’m gonna tear this town up!!!! Well after a few lessons from YOU!!!
July 28, 2008 at 3:13 pm
What you do with your chest is your owne D@mn busness and no one should be giveing anyone a hard time about it!! I do not care if it is a woman getting additions or subtractions or a man geting a refill on his roids!! Your owne body is your owne body. I have noticed that it is those with thare owne body issues(Ususly noticible to the rest of us if we were jerks enough to say anything) who tend to run thare yaps 1st….I wonder why that is…..