Great piece, it really touched me. I struggle with body image - a long seated fear of being praised for outer attractiveness and never developing my insides. I was a chameleon for a lot of my life. I remember in high school admiring a girl who was witty, good and sports, and just overall unapologetically authentic. She wasn't the most attractive person on the outside, but I remember thinking I would have given everything to be her. I was in love with her inner beauty, while I loved in a prison of self hatred fueled by an eating disorder. I have ready MANY articles on loving yourself, body positivity and neutrality, etc, none have made a significant lasting impact as my body image struggles are so deeply ingrained in me. This article was different though. It reminds me to continue building my inner self - values and voice, as that never fades, and it is something I can be proud of. It is ridiculous to think of what I do to look a certain way to please others while taking away from my own life. Shows the pervasiveness of eating disorders. Truly, thank you for this perspective. This one will stick with me in a way others haven't.