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Writing for Self Care: 10 notes to my body


A fluffy dog stands on grass with autumn leaves. Blue text reads "New self care: talk to myself the way I speak to dogs" with playful phrases.

This meme is really cute but for me it is through writing that I can peel back the layers of patriarchy and agism and cultural conditioning to find a place of body acceptance.


Over summer, I tried a self care writing exercise. I decided to write 10 short poems about my post lockdown/ post baby/ post 40 body to regain some appreciation and love for myself again.

I share them with you in case you need a reminder that our bodies are absolutely awesome 💪 even if they are wrinkled, hairy, round, and a little creaky at times. ❤️


Text on a light background with hexagonal patterns. Describes blood cells and bones metaphorically as a magical network. Logo at bottom left.

Blue background with text titled "Vagabond" describing the vagal motorway and emotional overwhelm. Includes orange brain illustration.

Poem about a parent's love for their children on a light yellow background, with blue leaf illustrations and a "pain pro" logo.

Text on a torn paper reads a reflective poem about personal power and growth. Blue background and decorative leaves enhance the design.

Blue background with white text poem about aging and memories. Minimalist face line art in the top right. "Pain Pro" logo bottom left.

Text on marbled background reads: "Sensitive skin… but they have always hurt. I have not formed a protective layer over my heart." Logo at bottom left.


Beige background with poetic text in blue. Decorative coral illustrations on corners. Text reflects on time, life changes, and nature. Logo bottom left.
Text on blue background with an image of a cracked vase: "my body is a kintsuge vessel...love are the gold that fills the cracks." Mood: reflective.

Text on torn paper with poetic imagery about the body as a holiday spot. Background is beige with a blue logo in the bottom left.

So there you go - a whole bunch of thoughts, a whole lot of reframing and a very healthy step towards body neutrality. I'm getting there through writing - how about you? How will you come to love your body for what it can do instead of how it looks?


Be well

xx

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