I feel like body talk can be a bit of a poisonous thing. My lovely friend R. shared with me that when she went to summer camp, her counselors fostered a No Body Talk Zone, for positive as well as negative comments. Because even "I wish I had your legs" or "I'm so jealous of your hair" takes away from the beauty of what you have.

I would always rather be complimented on my intelligence, spirit, or general badassery than my beauty, and I would always rather be the funniest person in a room than the best looking.

Love yourself, and let your family and friends know that you love and appreciate more than just their surface.

-Fleaze