The last time I was in #Hawaii, I spent my days at the beach hiding under a t-shirt and one piece, worried somebody would judge me for my bumps and jiggle.

By why??? I never looked at another with that same critical eye. Why should I judge myself so harshly for simply existing???

Confidence is an inside job. Healing my relationship with my body image required intentional effort.

I no longer have shame for my lines and bumps and scars.

I wear them with pride, knowing this body exists as a beautiful vessel for pleasure and works so hard to support this adventurous life I desire.

Boudoir has helped me learn to LOVE my body. Maybe not every day. But on the days that I am most critical, I can count on these images and videos to help me reset and reframe my mindset on my body image.

I aim to exist as my most unfiltered self this year. I set my intentions on releasing myself from the chains of shame and criticism, as they do not serve my highest purpose. I plan to become unhinged, releasing my desires into the world instead of bottling them up inside.

My word for the year: Embodied

Do you have a word for the year?