SALLY HUGHES
I remind myself every day that the only person
I am supposed to be is 100% myself and that
hiding my truth in exchange for being perceived
as more physically attractive and void of negative
emotions is doing a disservice to others — and
most importantly a disservice to myself. I also
believe that the people who matter don’t mind
and the people who mind don’t matter.
I’m able to exercise as long as I’m not having
a bout of chronic fatigue. I do it because of what
it does for my mind more than I do it for what
it does to my physical appearance. I also quit
injectables because of their ingredients. When I
notice my wrinkles in the mirror every morning,
I try to be gentle with myself and remember that
with age and fine lines comes wisdom that will
allow you to love deeper, experiences that will
make you appreciate more, and strength that
you can harness — as long as you are open to
the lesson.
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