A letter to my 12 year old self
2 min readMay 7, 2021
Why is it a myth that we are supposed to have flat stomachs
When I was about 12, I realised that my belly is sticking out. Especially after I’ve eaten. I have a very clear, painful memory of this, rather strangely.
I then did what I thought was useful, tried to hide it.
I did know a lot of other girls who didn’t have sticky out bellies. So I started to…
