I know that I’m not the only one but I have been struggling with negative self image recently. It’s no surprise. It’s an ongoing thread in my life and there are multiple posts on this blog about it.

The last few days, I’ve struggled more than normal. And I have despaired of taking any images that weren’t fodder for immediate deletion. I was moments away from not taking a Sinful Sunday image this week. In fact, a couple of hours ago, I had decided to just give in and not do one. I doubt anyone would notice my absence anyway.

But, I was just tidying up and was putting away a gorgeous fishnet dress that I have not worn yet. My stubborn mare side came out and decided to at least try one picture, especially as I often need to force myself into taking pictures.

I did.

I was so surprised when I did. I not only took a picture that was OK, I love it. I know that it is the most photogenic parts of me and didn’t challenge me about other parts BUT I DON’T CARE! It is a picture of me that I love.

So here I am, in all my negativity!

Sinful Sunday

14 Replies to “Negative Expectations”

  1. What a beautiful photo. Thanks for posting it. AND, by the way, you would be missed if you failed to post a sinful Sunday image. Thanks again

  2. “I doubt anyone would notice my absence anyway.” Pretty sure they would
..

    Also, and I know you know this, not all pictures have to challenge us about our bodies, there is value and merit in enjoying and celebrating the bits of our bodies we do like as much as there is challenging our perceptions the bits we don’t.

    Hurrah for your beautiful negativity here

    Molly

  3. I love this photo so much! It is bold and beautiful and SO YOU!

    You are such an integral part of sinfulsunday, it definitely wouldn’t be the same without you.

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