@adiecakes_

@adiecakes_ shares that for a long time, she held herself back from being vulnerable—hesitant to open up about her struggles. As part of the #EczemaCommunity, she believes that living with eczema is a valid and often invisible struggle. Studies show that it can significantly affect quality of life. For her, some days felt miserable, and many nights were sleepless. But today, she’s giving herself permission to show up as she truly is. In her own words:
"On the top of my head: lines around my eyes, flare-ups from my eczema, uneven skin tone, textured and dry skin. You won't really see them because all the flaws I find in myself start out as miniscule ones in my head. But because I go over them again and again, they're magnified and I'm left feeling little and embarrassed of myself.
This cycle of nitpicking my flaws only drained me of my energy. It made me focus on the superficial things and I forget I'm more than what meets the eye.
I'm imperfect and wired for struggle but I'm worthy of love and belonging.
I am posting this because I want to be seen. I want to be deeply seen and I want to be vulnerably seen. Vulnerability is necessary to become who you are with your whole heart.
This is me saying I'm going to be kinder and gentler to myself so I could be kinder and gentler to other people, too." #IChooseToBeVulnerableWithDB #WeAreBeautifulCommunity