I can really relate to this! I am also covered in mystery bruises and get caught on door handles multiple times daily 😅
And my tattoos have been a way of reclaiming my bodily autonomy I think? Until my late twenties I masked heavily and lived a life that looked ‘right’ but was terrible for me. Searching for the life that works for me has been illustrated by my tattoos - they’re a really important part of relationship with myself.
Excellent post Ren, I definitely feel some of that too, though my body is quite insistent with pain. But I definitely don't see me in the mirror, or at least what I see in the mirror isn't the same as what I see in photos. Can't do fashion etc (don't particularly want to) and I've got bruises too! Always walking into things. Always hard to tell what my body wants! Love the meat suit thought! X
I can really relate to this! I am also covered in mystery bruises and get caught on door handles multiple times daily 😅
And my tattoos have been a way of reclaiming my bodily autonomy I think? Until my late twenties I masked heavily and lived a life that looked ‘right’ but was terrible for me. Searching for the life that works for me has been illustrated by my tattoos - they’re a really important part of relationship with myself.
Excellent post Ren, I definitely feel some of that too, though my body is quite insistent with pain. But I definitely don't see me in the mirror, or at least what I see in the mirror isn't the same as what I see in photos. Can't do fashion etc (don't particularly want to) and I've got bruises too! Always walking into things. Always hard to tell what my body wants! Love the meat suit thought! X