#iwentfirst: Being BeautiFULL

This picture represents a woman that has (and still is) learning to love the skin she's in.

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While it has thickened over the years due to hurt, loss, disappointments and just life in general, I am finally in a space that allows me to see the beauty so many have seen before me.

I went first in education earning an MBA with two young children at home while working full-time.

I went first in acknowledging the pain that was involuntarily inflicted on me as a child.

I went first in sharing my story from my point-of-view, without worrying about the judgement that was going to placed upon me.

I went first in accepting the idea that I have NOTHING to be ashamed of and EVERYTHING to be proud of, as I was once broken and now feel more together than ever.

I went first in being brave when others thought I should remain silent. I went first when others thought I was too ambitious.

I went first when others were too frightened and needed a guiding light.

I went first so that someone else may decide to do the same.

I went first and I will continue to GO, continue to GROW, continue to LOVE, continue to THRIVE, continue to FIGHT, continue to INSPIRE and continue to be SEEN. I am BeautiFull!

Did you miss Tiffany’s episode of the podcast? Check out her story - and all of the brave and beautifull stories here.

#iwentfirst is a gallery of photos and captions from women who stood in the power of their own contagious courage, and decided to “go first” by telling the world what it means for them to take up space.

Have your own story of contagious courage?

Sarah Stevens