This is a self portrait combined with a poem to explore the theme of body image and how it is impacted by our environment.  I try to express my frustration with how I grew up around people who have always spoken negatively about my body even though, looking back now, it looks beautiful to me. I used to have such disdain for my body and I feel like a fool for ever thinking that in the first place. Taking photographs of my body like I did for this project is a step closer to self acceptance and eventually self love.