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To me, being a woman means beating the societal stereotypes.

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I read an article the other day basically bashing people who are around my size. For those of you who don’t know, I am 5’6”, about 115 lbs and I wear a size 2 or 3.

I don’t understand why bashing someone for being small is okay. I also don’t understand why bashing someone being plus size is okay.

Not to mention, it’s a lot of men doing this. But women tend to do it more.

People say that being my size is “unhealthy.” Well actually, according to all of my charts I am in the range for my height and I am healthy. I don’t have any health issues that I am personally able to control.

I am pretty happy with who I am. And that’s saying a lot.

A while ago, around middle school, I was terrified of gaining weight. Sadly, around this time I was only around 95-105 lbs. But I wasn’t doing it in a healthy way. I barely actually took a lunch or bought lunch. And it was never my parent's fault. I just had some sort of mindset that I never wanted to be big. And that was just me.

Today, instead of worrying about what others say about my size or depending on what guys want to see or how other celebrities look, I am exercising and being healthy for myself.

If I weren’t to do these things, my body would be completely out of wack.

There was and is nothing wrong with being small. And there’s nothing wrong with being a plus size. We are all women. Why can’t we start acting like it and stop attacking each other for each other’s sizes?

Being a “real woman” means so much more to me than being able to see my hip bone or what I look like. To me, being a woman means beating the societal stereotypes. I may not be the strongest or most independent woman, but I do my best to hold myself. Being a woman is about being confident in who you are and enjoying your strengths.

For example, by nature, I am a caring, loving, observant, motherly human being. There are times where I try not to be so motherly or so caring or observant, but it’s who I am.

Being a woman means that I will strive to be my best self and strive to be better every single day.

Being a woman doesn’t mean that I am weak or incapable. Sometimes, things just require more effort or physical strength.

So from this day forward, I will focus more on my inner beauty. I will treasure my outer beauty and continue to take care of myself. And I will remind myself every day that just because I’m a woman, doesn’t mean I’m inhibited. I am unstoppable and I refuse to give up.

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