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It is so true. And a never ending cycle of literally buying more products to buy into this unrealistic expectation of beauty. I recently watched this video with Andie MacDowell titled "I want to get old." It gave me a small glimmer of hope https://youtu.be/_gpZd34nHa8

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EXACTLY! Never-ending. I will watch this, thank you for sharing xo

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It is such an uphill struggle in a society that puts so much emphasis on appearance and with a multi-billion dollar industry that thrives on all of our insecurities.

(And of course I know you weren't fishing for reassurance or compliments, but I wanted to give you some anyway 🤗)

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Amen

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So well said Sarah. I agree that, particularly as women, we waste an inordinate amount of time worrying about our appearance. Time that could put to much better use. I don't know how, as a society, we change that..... (and just for the record, you are beautiful, both inside and out) x

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Let’s keep brainstorming bc the change must start with us!!!!!!! (Also thank you, this wasn’t meant to be a piece fishing for reassurance🙆🏻‍♀️ we’re all beautiful in our own unique ways and I’m very appreciative of you).

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Sarah-

You are a classic beauty with positive energy that will not fade with age and time.

I grew up thinking I was always ugly but all that matters to me is being thankful for living.

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Yes!!! Gratitude for every breath is way more powerful than any anti aging serum!!!!!!!

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Beautifully written, intensely honest and open, and a deeply insightful article, Sarah. This is some of your best writing ever. I’m very proud of you. Dad

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