Breast Buds

Breast Buds and the Training Bra was a reading that really stuck out to me because, well... I have definitely struggled with that area of my body since I was probably ten years old. This reading really got me to think back to my middle school years since it talked about girls in junior high. Those years were when girls started puberty, and I was one of those girls who didn't notice any miraculous change in my body until I hit high school. Even in high school, it looked like my body didn't grow much.

I believe I got my first bra when I was in 6th grade, and to be honest, I really didn't need one because I wasn't even starting to develop at that time. I only got one because all the other girls in my grade were already wearing one, and I felt as if I needed to as well. I also wanted to feel a little more grown up. At that age, I dreamed of the day that I would be able to fit into the bras I saw at Victoria's Secret. Thinking back to my middle school days, I realize that I focused a lot on my breasts instead of other areas of my body such as my teeth, legs, butt, stomach, etc...

Thinking I would finally grow to be more womanly in the breast area by the time I was done with high school, I only came to find that I would be disappointed. I am still smaller than the average breast size, and it's difficult to accept this at times... especially when the media portrays that bigger boobs are better, and when people around me are critical. I will admit that I have thought about how wonderful it would be to be able to get a boob job. But then I think about the complications that could take place and the amount of money it would cost. all of which turns me away from that surgery. It would just be nice to have a more womanly figure.

However, I try to focus on parts of my body that I do love, such as the straight teeth I have from wearing braces for three years! It's also important to surround yourself with people who see the beauty you have, instead of those people who continue to be critical toward you or poke fun at you without realizing your feelings. I consider people to be beautiful when they have a loving personality... it really is all about the attitude! :)