Toes
Ever since I was old enough to be self-conscious, I have been embarrassed about my toes. I have a genetic trait that makes my third toe curl under my second. Due to this my other toes fit improperly in shoes and become calloused. Children and even adults commented on my feet in cruel ways and after a while I completely avoided wearing open toed shoes. I would wear socks if I was visiting someone. I hated going to the pool (and hence I can hardly swim to save my life). If I would ever find myself in a place where my feet were bare, I would be thinking about them and I would feel ugly.
Learning to love myself completely with all my imperfections, faults, and “scars” has been quite the journey. I was raised to strive towards perfection and have only recently come to realize that it is our imperfections that make us human, beautiful and captivating and we must find our confidence to embrace them.
Italy was the first time I wore sandals. I have embraced everything else about me - it was time to embrace my unique toes (and even get pedicures!)
(1.16.19)
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