Bodies

an excerpt from Carefree Black Girls, plus some thoughts on self love

For the past few days I’ve been thinking a lot about beauty, self image, confidence, self-esteem, self-care, self-love — all these words we bandy about to discuss the intricate relationships we have with ourselves, society, and others. I’ve been thinking, particularly after the passing of bell hooks, about how self-love is not a destination but a consta…