Many women look at their stretch marks as something ugly. In my opinion, stretch marks tell a story. Almost every woman has them, yet they try their best to hide them by adding body spray paint, using stretch mark cream or even googling ways to get them surgically removed (I heard of people trying to get that done). I'm not saying to flaunt those marks out in the open, but remember where they came from.
I have real tiny stretch marks on my waist. They are barely noticable to others, but since it's my body, I notice them every day. I used to be upset about them because when I was younger, I had a flawless body. Once I hit the age of 21, my flawless body became flawed. I tried stretch mark fade creams and home remedies. They faded a little bit......but I wasn't consistent with using the products. There I was, upset again.
I finally sat down and said to myself "You should be proud of your marks because they tell an amazing story, the story of motherhood". I became pregnant at the age of 20. On my 21st birthday, I gave birth to the most precious gift God could ever bless me with, my daughter. She has been such a blessing in my life and she has changed my way of thinking. The things I used to do, I no longer do because I have a responsibility.......my princess. My stretch marks represent signs of growth, progression, strength and parenthood. So if you ask me, I wouldn't try to get rid of my stretch marks.
Next time you look in the mirror and notice those stretch marks, don't be sad or upset. Think of them as stories that you haven't told the world. Just like fingerprints, your stretch marks are different and unique. You are a Tiger who has earned her stripes.
-Markesha xoxo
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