There are women out there who are challenging societal norms and breaking free from the constraints of what the media tells us we “should” look like. These 15 women are not just strong physically, but also mentally and emotionally as they pave the way for body positivity and self-love. Their stories are inspiring, empowering, and proof that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the human body.
1. “To trim or not to trim…. That is the question…”

2. “Call me Ariel and hand me a Dinglehopper because I’m a mermaid.”

3. “I’ve struggled with body image my whole life, but I’m realizing I kind of look like those statues of Ancient Greek women.”

4. “I was always worried about my big stomach in jumpsuits, but I finally figured out that I look good.”

5. All bodies are beautiful, including everything that makes you feel comfortable.

6. At the end of the day what’s important is that you feel great in your body.

7. “Only 4 more days till we meet the trio! So itchy!”

8. “I’m beautiful and I love my body!”

9. “This is a reminder to you all that you can have cellulite and spider veins and still be hot!”

10. “I ordered this corset top for my wedding this summer. I’ll definitely be rocking the hairy pits for the ceremony/reception.”

11. “Finally getting happy with my body.”

12. “Love my dress, learning to also love my body.”

13. Lizzo explains: “I love normalizing my black elbows. I think it’s beautiful.”
14. Tyra Banks is happy with her body: “My body is fuller. And so is my mind.”

15. “You are more than your body, and you get to decide what beauty is,” model Iskra Lawrence believes.
Check out these articles too, to get your daily dose of inspiration:
- 11 Famous Models Who Aren’t Afraid to Show Their Unfiltered Side
- Why Body Positivity Doesn’t Actually Promote Obesity
- 24 People Who Changed Their Hairstyle and Jazzed Up Their Life
- 21 People Who Changed Themselves Without Plastic Surgery
- 20+ People Who Changed Their Look So Dramatically, Even Their Relatives Didn’t Recognize Them
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Boy, 7, Found Dead After..

At least 135 people have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Helene, with the Carolinas suffering the worst. Micah Drye, 7, and his grandparents from Asheville, North Carolina, were among the deceased. They took cover on a rooftop before being carried away by floodwaters. Micah’s mother, Megan Drye, lived, but she sadly lost her parents and son in the accident.
The tragic tale was posted online by Megan’s sister, Jessica Drye Turner, who related Micah’s last words: “Jesus! Please assist me. “New grief and strong faith,” she said, expressing her grief and faith. The new catchphrase A quarter of a mile from where Megan had been rescued was where Micah’s body was eventually discovered.Heather Kephart, Megan’s other sister, set up a GoFundMe campaign to help Megan when she lost everything. A last picture of Micah smiling in a Jurassic World T-shirt, shot by his grandma prior to the catastrophe, is included on the page.The losses incurred by the hurricane are numerous; the Drye family’s is just one as communities work to rebuild. The ability of families like theirs to bounce back from such destruction will be essential to the healing process.
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