“As I started to develop more self confidence, I realized life is actually so much easier and filled with way more joy when I accepted the body that I have.”

“There are many Black and brown examples of non-binary existence that are outside the westernized versions that we see.”

“A part of me believes in the notion of treating your body like a temple, but I also want to resist all the puritan, moralizing baggage that comes with that”

“I am never going to have blond hair. I am never going to have blue eyes. We have to stop viewing ourselves through colonized eyes”

“When I started showing my body hair more, I got a lot of positive feedback. I realized that the more authentic I am, the better it is for me.”

“Everyone is unique and should be admired for that. As I’ve aged, I definitely have developed more self-confidence and I don’t give a shit anymore.”