[FC]

I had my first son when I was only 16 and being as I was still growing up yet myself, I ended up with lots of stretch marks naturally on my stomach but on my breasts as well~! This was very bad for my self esteem. I was very embarrassed and would do anything to hide it. But in time, I’ve come to realize it was self-defeating for me to dwell on it, and that though the marks never disappear completely, they DO fade. I also found that anyone who loves you will accept you as you are, and should look beyond the superficial to see you for who you really are inside. Those marks bear witness that you are a mother, who self-lessly carried a child whom you love, and if that’s not beautiful to someone else, then that’s their problem. Please don’t feel bad, many women (& men too!) get them but at least you have them for a good reason. I felt exactly as you did once, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s only a tiny flaw when you consider your health and everything else that’s right with you instead. And tummy size can be worked on. It’s only been a year since you’ve had him, & it took almost a year to get him. You will see that your body will continue to change over the course of your life and how you are now won’t be how you are in years to come. I encourage you to not worry, *easy to say, i know* however, I’m happy to report my true love doesn’t even acknowledge my ‘battle scars’ because it’s just not as important as loving the real person underneath, and that’s what counts the most, YOU deep down, not just the flesh part. Don’t let it get you down. You have one awesome child to show for it! I wish you and your son luck!

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Name : FC, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 30, City : Sioux City, State : IA, Country : United States, Occupation : FT Mom & PT student, Education level : Technical School, 

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