Violence Against...Ourselves?

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone, and happy V-Day!

I was just watching Eve Ensler talking about her campaign to end

violence against women and girls. And it got me thinking about the

violence we do to ourselves, in terms of our thoughts, our attitudes,

our habits, and all the ways we punish ourselves in order to live up

to some imaginary ideal.

For me, it has run the gamut from negative thoughts to full-blown

eating disorders, to pushing myself too far exercise-wise. This body,

which has never abandoned me, no matter how badly I've treated it, has

given me my children, carried me on strong legs, held loved ones in

strong arms, taken me onto stages around the world, and let me know

pleasure and love.

So, on this valentine's day, I pledge to love and appreciate my body.

365 days a year, every year, from now on.

happy Valentine's day, everyone! And spend it with someone you love;

yourself!