Quickly approaching my 8 year mark post top surgery. Can’t believe how fast time flies sometimes. I’m also gearing up to start filming soon. Haven’t been as consistent with working out in a while, and I’m trying to be gentle with myself about it, that I’ve been doing other things that are just as important (if not way more); reminding myself to be kind to my body, and also my soul. ⁣ ⁣ I’m working on not allowing the messages of this industry (and society at large) dictate my self image or intentions for my body. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t briefly worry about how it has changed, but that comes from external and internalized messaging (like fatphobia). My job— this career— is not dependent on how I look, despite what they will make you believe. ⁣ I will not change it because of how it may look on camera or a television screen, even if I had the time. It’s hard to refocus on my goal of simply getting stronger, but I haven’t let go of that. My body is mine. I have to take care of in the way that it asks of me. And that’s what I will continue to do. #TransIsBeautiful Alt text on.