I loveeeed this, I resonate heavy with the boob stuff omgggg. I can’t TAKE being called sexy as a flirty compliment it actually makes my skin crawl, I’m so horrified by all the men and cat callers that sexualised me with terms like that when I was a literal child, but I’m working on it looool ❤️ great piece xx
Last paragraph in particular had me GAGGED! Hiding behind body neutrality because I don't like to be perceived has actually left me in a regressed place where I feel so avoidant when people express their attraction to me- something I defo need to work on!
I loved this, I am happy that you never felt ugly despite the ways the outside world tends to make darker skinned women feel. I am also very happy you had women around you instill BEAUTY IN YOU! Especially a mom. May all sweeter berries be loved PAST their skin tone. 💕
what an amazing read. it was such a refreshing take on body neutrality that I wished I had when I was younger and could not get out of my head about my body and whether people liked me.
this is so beautifully written i love it! ⭐️
Thank you so much omg!
I loveeeed this, I resonate heavy with the boob stuff omgggg. I can’t TAKE being called sexy as a flirty compliment it actually makes my skin crawl, I’m so horrified by all the men and cat callers that sexualised me with terms like that when I was a literal child, but I’m working on it looool ❤️ great piece xx
Bro it gets to me soooo bad like why tf are you perceiving me😭
Your writing is incredible, I always look forward to your pieces on Insta, and now on Substack whaaaaaat I'm being spoiled
Stop it Meg🤭
Last paragraph in particular had me GAGGED! Hiding behind body neutrality because I don't like to be perceived has actually left me in a regressed place where I feel so avoidant when people express their attraction to me- something I defo need to work on!
I loved this, I am happy that you never felt ugly despite the ways the outside world tends to make darker skinned women feel. I am also very happy you had women around you instill BEAUTY IN YOU! Especially a mom. May all sweeter berries be loved PAST their skin tone. 💕
really enjoyed this. your mom seems like a wonderful and beautiful woman <3
I read this in a British accent in my head just to find out you’re British! Lovely essay btw babe 🥰
absolutely love and resonate with this!
Goodness I related to this so bad such a beautiful read <3
This is so beautiful Shaniya
what an amazing read. it was such a refreshing take on body neutrality that I wished I had when I was younger and could not get out of my head about my body and whether people liked me.
I loved this, your mum sounds wonderful.
Thank you! She truly is :)
This was lovely! I'm in awe of your reflective writing.
Thanks so much this was tough to write so I’m glad!