“I am learning to say no to my family. I am learning to say no to my friends. I am learning to say no to my work. Setting boundaries is a good thing.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I face my trauma because I believe in breaking cycles, not repeating them.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“My nose does not look like Barbie's nose and that's perfectly fine.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I radiate with the light that all women share. I cherish that light and acknowledge it in every woman I pass.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I embrace and celebrate the color of my skin. Why should I reject the skin color that reflects the work my ancestors did tending… — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I define my roles as a woman, whether that means a mother at home, a CEO, both, neither or more.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I do not fear the sun darkening my skin. I fear colonialism damaging my self-worth with bleach.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I am an Asian goddess! I love myself and show others they can love themselves as well.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I forgive myself for not being who I wanted to be in the past so I can focus on being who I want to… — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“No one can take away my heritage or history. At the same time, it is up to me to discover and embrace that knowledge.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I will not be guilted or shamed into being something I am not.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“My skin, my breasts, my womanhood- they come with a history of enduring strength. They come with a history of sacrifice and perseverance. They… — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“The world keeps changing, creating new possibilities. Therefore I can keep changing and become even more than I thought possible.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I have scars. They are not ugly. There is no need for shame. My scars are part of my story.” — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
“I lift up the women and girls around me. We are just like each other. We all want the joy that comes with being… — The Thoughtful Beast Copy Share Image
