Last year I shared Elle's beautiful words with you. She wrote about not being able to blend into a crowd. I identified with so many of her experiences - the stares, looks of pity, fearing drunk peoples' reactions. Elle was born with severe facial deformities which impacted so … [Read more...]
On vanity, prejudice and beauty (part 2)
Thank you for the discussion around my first vanity, prejudice and beauty entry. Glad I got you thinking and talking about the issue.Today's continuation of the topic is around the idea of cures. The desire for a cure often comes from someone without the disability or … [Read more...]
On vanity, prejudice and beauty (part 1)
A friend recently asked me why I take so much pride in what I wear and love fashion so much when I dislike me and others being judged on appearances An interesting question. As I wrote on DiVine, and then Mamamia, my dad once told me that I should always take pride in myself. He … [Read more...]