I realized that I never analyzed other women's bodies for imperfections the way I analyzed my own
THIS. I think this is key. Especially because when I'm self-conscious (e.g. when I'm around family, generally!) I DO compare myself in ways I'm uncomfortable with and that aren't particularly sisterhood-ish. Hopefully I can get past that - but even if I can't, it's a huge relief that I don't do it with romantic/sexual partners and it doesn't occur to me to.
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Date: 2018-01-09 10:49 pm (UTC)THIS. I think this is key. Especially because when I'm self-conscious (e.g. when I'm around family, generally!) I DO compare myself in ways I'm uncomfortable with and that aren't particularly sisterhood-ish. Hopefully I can get past that - but even if I can't, it's a huge relief that I don't do it with romantic/sexual partners and it doesn't occur to me to.