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I’m almost 25. I’ve been heavy my whole life and people use to make fun of me.. Then I found the love of my life and he taught me I am beautiful no matter what I look like. recently I have cut off a good chunk of my hair and I think I look outstanding. Everyone is beautiful no matter how heavy or anything else. I love this site glad i found it.

I’ve been feeling utterly fed up with my body lately as I’ve been stress eating because of exams. Then I came across this photo that I took while on holiday in Cape Town. “Droom”, translate means “dream”… dreams are in a way which fulfillments and this little photo inspired me to start fulfilling my wishes or dreams again, to not idly sit by and let life pass me by just because I don’t always feel worthy of anything. So what I’m trying to say is- Don’t let anyone tell you your size or any aspect of your appearance will hold you back, do things that make you happy!! 

Come chat to me, I want more lovely chubby bunny friends :)

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Often Enough - Oil on Canvas [24 in. x 36 in.]

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This is me (and my friend lurking in the background) on a recent educational trip to Mpumalanga, South Africa. I really did not like any of the photos taken of me on this trip as my body kept being displayed in a way that really made me feel uncomfortable and disgusted with myself.
A friend told me, however, that I look like one of the Renaissance women, all porcelain skin and flowing hair and curves.. to me (as a fine artist) the epitome of beauty. 
Now everytime I look at a photo of myself I remember what she said - that I AM beautiful, that my body IS beautiful and that even though I am still struggling every day with accepting myself… it’s ok to feel pretty sometimes just like it’s ok to feel rotten sometimes.

So come say hey :) I love making new friends 

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Tea Party - Oil on Canvas

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I am on a long and winding path to self-love but sometimes it gets really hard, especially when I’ve had a bad day. That being said, I really  liked the effect of the light in this photo and think this photo is quite cute. So here’s to all of us bunnies that keep trying and powering on!  My name is Annie, I’m an artist, Musician, Foodie and lover of people… so come say hi :) I love making new friendses *

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Annie, size 20 (South African) Artist, Student teacher, Musician and Chubby Warrior *

Beauty is defined by your heart, not by your jean size! Don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise cos then they obviously do not know art when they see it :)

Come say hi! :)

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Size 13 and proud, bitches! 

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I’m a twenty year old gender queer pansexual feminist who wears a size 18, and I’m very proud of who I am. I believe there is beauty in every single size, shape and colour. I make it a habit to make sure everyone I come into contact with is reminded that they are beautiful and amazing, and you should too, you have no idea how one small compliment can turn around someones day. Stay classy.<3

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fattyfatdancepants:

<3 tummy love <3

I never liked this photo cos I felt it showed too much of my body and that I should be ashamed of my curves, I also thought that my friend next to me looked way better. I always hid behind my art rather than becoming part of my art but I am realizing more and more each day that I too am a beautiful piece of art and that we are both beautiful in this photograph. This journey continues to be hard but with blogs like these it becomes easier. 

Annie, size 20 (South African)

Artist, musician and chubby warrior 

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