rorty-50239681 @rorty-50239681
I'm Anke. I'm 18 years old and from Israel. I've always been a bit self-conscious about my body, especially since puberty hit me like a ton of bricks when I was 14. My parents are super conservative and we never really talked about sex or relationships at home, so I felt like I had no idea what to do with myself.
I'm only 5'2" (157 cm), which is pretty petite for someone from Israel, and my breasts are smaller than most girls', so I've always felt like there's something wrong with me. But when I started sunbathing at the beach last summer, I realized that I have a relatively toned body overall, thanks to all the walking we do in Israel.
But even though I look okay, I'm still pretty insecure about my body. Sometimes I feel like I don't want anyone else to see me naked because I think they'll judge me or find me unattractive. That's why I've been practicing taking selfies of myself completely nude in the bathroom – just to get used to the feeling.
It's weird, but sometimes when I'm alone in my room and I'm feeling really sad or lonely, I like to take these photos of myself as a way to remind myself that even though I may not be perfect physically, at least I have some nice moments where I feel confident about my body. And who knows? Maybe someday I'll learn to love myself just the way I am.
Would you like to hear more about my struggles with self-acceptance and body image?
