Self Image and the Ostomate
Having an open mind to what makes us more alike than what makes us different is something we can cultivate…a muscle we can develop. And an easy way to do that is to exercise our minds the next time we are in a situation where someone is telling us or doing something that seems foreign…learn from them, ask questions, be in there and be a source of support.
I bought a red lipstick today. That is nothing unique…I believe I have red lipstick from every cosmetic vendor at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Sephora. Additionally, I have every lip liner in, well, every line. I never get enough. And there is a reason for it. I feel strong, empowered, feminine and complete with my red lips. My smile is wider, and my eyes shine brighter!
There are women in my life who are not mothers, and each year, when we celebrate Mothers Day, I feel awkward. So I have decided that in addition to Happy Mother’s Day, I am also saying Happy Ladies’ Day, a celebration for all women…they certainly deserve it.