I so, so needed to read this right now (nearly gave you a TMI about wonky sized boobs, but I shall withhold that (and maybe I've just half done it anyway). I think you're the coolest and your funny, unique and beautiful world is one we should all be living in xxx
Hello Cynthia !your stand-up comedy peer Lusina here. What a wonderful article,I resonate so much. I will still try some diet or work out to keep healthy and being healthy is cool, no matter the weight. Love your writing. Love you! You do you and I do me. Way to go!
Ah Cynthia, excuse my French but I fucking looooved this. I am in the middle of some of the feelings you described and I'm still working all it out for myself. This felt like a reassuring hug in essay form. Thank you for writing it.
Querida, estás que te sales de guapa. Lo mires por donde lo mires. Porque te sale lo bonito y todo ese crecimiento personal y ese carisma por los poros. Creo que este post sin duda es mi favorito de tu Substack hasta ahora! Porque resuena mucho conmigo y supongo que con casi todas. Gracias 💖💖💖💖
I loved reading this Cynthia! I had a lot of these thoughts when I decided to stop dying my hair, mainly worrying that people would think that I was older than I actually was. But then I remembered that I was doing it for myself instead of dying it so that other's wouldn't judge me, and now, 5 years on, it's one of the best decisions that I've ever made! Also, I happen to think you look beautiful with your shorter hair, but more importantly, you look confident and happy!
I loved this!! This mindset is something I am actively striving to achieve yet occasionally battle with the divided mind of mine who knows she doesn't care about others perceptions of her, before then catching myself asking my partner if people will think I look weird, then having one internal voice shout to the other "we don't care remember!!". Thank you for writing this! x
I needed to hear this :) My substack profile was taken when I was healthier (aka menstruating, sorry if that's TMI). Now I'm still working on restoring my hormonal cycles, seems I'm overshooting my weight, but I believe it will be redistributed and I'll be healthy again. Instead of focusing on my widening waist/hips, rendering my skinny jeans unflattering, I probably could highlight the benefits of gaining such as my internal organs are now working, I feel warmer, and I could finally put an end to years of restrictions.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Ah I miss Edinburgh! Just not a fan of the total 6hrs day trip if I need to come down.
I so, so needed to read this right now (nearly gave you a TMI about wonky sized boobs, but I shall withhold that (and maybe I've just half done it anyway). I think you're the coolest and your funny, unique and beautiful world is one we should all be living in xxx
Thanks Olivia, that warms my heart 🧡
Hello Cynthia !your stand-up comedy peer Lusina here. What a wonderful article,I resonate so much. I will still try some diet or work out to keep healthy and being healthy is cool, no matter the weight. Love your writing. Love you! You do you and I do me. Way to go!
Thank you Lusina!
Ah Cynthia, excuse my French but I fucking looooved this. I am in the middle of some of the feelings you described and I'm still working all it out for myself. This felt like a reassuring hug in essay form. Thank you for writing it.
Then I send you another hug 💗
Querida, estás que te sales de guapa. Lo mires por donde lo mires. Porque te sale lo bonito y todo ese crecimiento personal y ese carisma por los poros. Creo que este post sin duda es mi favorito de tu Substack hasta ahora! Porque resuena mucho conmigo y supongo que con casi todas. Gracias 💖💖💖💖
No sabes lo bonito que es leer eso 😍 Muchísimas gracias!!!
I loved reading this Cynthia! I had a lot of these thoughts when I decided to stop dying my hair, mainly worrying that people would think that I was older than I actually was. But then I remembered that I was doing it for myself instead of dying it so that other's wouldn't judge me, and now, 5 years on, it's one of the best decisions that I've ever made! Also, I happen to think you look beautiful with your shorter hair, but more importantly, you look confident and happy!
Thank you Gillian! Honestly, I would LOVE to read an essay about your decision not to dye your hair 🧡
I loved this!! This mindset is something I am actively striving to achieve yet occasionally battle with the divided mind of mine who knows she doesn't care about others perceptions of her, before then catching myself asking my partner if people will think I look weird, then having one internal voice shout to the other "we don't care remember!!". Thank you for writing this! x
I relate to that internal battle so much! Thank you for sharing it 🧡
I needed to hear this :) My substack profile was taken when I was healthier (aka menstruating, sorry if that's TMI). Now I'm still working on restoring my hormonal cycles, seems I'm overshooting my weight, but I believe it will be redistributed and I'll be healthy again. Instead of focusing on my widening waist/hips, rendering my skinny jeans unflattering, I probably could highlight the benefits of gaining such as my internal organs are now working, I feel warmer, and I could finally put an end to years of restrictions.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Ah I miss Edinburgh! Just not a fan of the total 6hrs day trip if I need to come down.
"I feel warmer" - that's just beautiful Sekar! Sending you love 💖
I really needed to read this today! Thank you for writing such a beautiful piece and sharing ❤️
Thank you for reading and leaving this kind comment Chloe!