Guest Blogger: Alicia Pt 2

Here I am. A single mom of 9. Married for 17 years- then, my life turned completely upside down a little over a year ago. Everything that I thought to be true was a lie. A horrible, life-altering lie. I could curl up in a corner and cry. I could throw my arms up and say fu*k it, I’m done. No one would blame me. But instead, I’m busting my butt, being strong for my kids. Being a good example. Showing them that mom can do this. Mom IS doing this. It’s hard. There are days when I feel like a failure. Let’s add body insecurity on top of that. Let’s add that I’ve never felt comfortable in my own skin. This isn’t doing my kids justice. This isn’t showing them a strong, independent, confident woman. I’m taking small steps in embracing my ”mom Bod of 9” I’m learning to love the fact that I have itty bitty titties- and IT’S OKAY. These itty bitty titties have nursed 9, NINE beautiful children. I’m embracing my body. This body has grown and birthed 9 children- the last two were twin boys in which my body carried those babes to 39 weeks 1 day and birthed them at home in the water. My body is skinny. It’s not curvy. It leaves a lot to be desired- if you’re going by these ridiculous standards that society pushes on us. This photoshoot is me taking a hot minute for myself, to help see myself in a different, more comfortable, confident light. To embrace my body and to empower my children and other mama’s who may need a breath of encouragement. I am unbreakable.