As a lifelong reader and writer, I’ve always loved the written word. The feelings it could evoke. The way it could help me process through thoughts, emotions, and experiences that I couldn’t quite say aloud. In this poem, I share a personal look at my journey towards self-love and developing a healthier body image. I explore the pressure of perfectionism that women are so often under in our society, and how I learned to see my body as a resilient ally instead of another enemy.