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In reply to the discussion: On growing older: [View all]MuseRider
(34,109 posts)I have never been freaked out by my age in years but my body is beginning to freak me out quite often. Too many changes, things I have fought for years are winning now and I look in the mirror and expect to see my 17 year old face (because I really am still that 17 year old with a little more sense) and the face that looks back at me reflects the years but it is not a pleasant reflection. I wish I could learn to grow old gracefully when it comes to my body image. I have apparently been so suckered by advertising. I accept who I am and how old I am and I am really not at all upset about any of that but damn, that face and body is not the one my mind easily accepts. I want to really and truly own those wrinkles and I do love the tiny bit of grey I have but I can not, no matter how hard I try, find a comfortable way to live in this skin. Maybe that will come with some more time.
What a life, huh? It is so long but gone by in a flash.