Julie,

I could write volumes on this and maybe I will. For now, I want to say, I know what you mean. It is nearly impossible to see the positive when the woman in the mirror is not recognizable. Daily I laugh back at my mirror reminding it that I look old because I am old. Then, I ask God to make me so beautiful on the inside that it spills out of every pore.

One more thought, I've always noticed how attractive you are. The point is, I do believe we as women are way too critical ourselves.

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