Friday, July 10, 2009
shape of a mother
So I sometimes struggle to know if this is a personal blog space for me or if I want it geared more towards my professional life. Today I came across this website called Shape of a Mother. After some explorations of the site, it seems like a fabulous place for women of all shapes and sizes to find their voice and begin their journey towards self acceptance. Over the course of the time that it takes a to grow a person inside, a woman's body must adapt in many ways. Just as during birth a woman's body continues to evolve and change to allow birth to occur. This transformation continues into mothering where time at the gym is easily traded for time reading books or catching frogs in the backyard. This website can be an empowering tool for mothers who no longer wish to be shamed for there "evolved" bodies. My favorite part of the site is the "save our daughters" section. As a mother of a 5 year old daughter, I struggle constantly to provide her with a nurturing environment to allow her self esteem to grow. I try to set a good example of what a healthy body image is but the ideas in this sections were refreshing. Check it out and let me know what you think.
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