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B is for Body Image and Boundaries

Did y'all forget about me?  I didn't forget about you, even though it's been more than a month since I've written!  Shame on me! Since I made you guys wait, I'm doing a 2 for 1 special!  Enjoy :) Body Image: As a girl, I've had issues with body image for a very long time.  One of my secret wishes is to look like a Victoria's Secret model, but alas, I don't think that'll happen unless I shell out a good amount of money to a plastic surgeon.  For now, I'll go with what God gave me! Fortunately, I have a husband who finds me incredibly sexy - I know this because he tells me every day :)  He showers me with compliments, and I love it.  Still, hearing something and actually believing it are two very different things!  When I look in the mirror, I see the flaws instead of the highlights.  I tend to compare myself to other women, and, by doing so, I'm setting myself up for disappointment.  I know I shouldn't do it, but it's something...