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It is great you give a history of the mommy make overs during the reality tv era. That was a great point of view. And writing about the social media era of mommy make over culture we are currently in now.

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Thank you for reading and commenting! It felt important to mention because social media hides a lot of the difficult reality of having surgery.

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Oct 24Liked by Ash T.

This is sooooooo good!!! "However, framing plastic surgery as a wand that can undo the realities of life and the experiences that have changed our bodies is wrong."

This piece also made me realize that body enhancements/etc. have become more common due to the daily use of social media. We're "required" to look good every day as opposed to just when we pop out. 😩

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Thank you for reading and commenting! You're absolutely right. Even in what used to be our private spaces, we're expected to look good. When can we rest???😩

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Oct 24Liked by Ash T.

"A body that has been changed by life, pregnancy, hormones, filler, etc. is not a canvas that can be nipped and tucked back to a 19-year-old version of itself." I need to remember this!!! Thank you for such a well written piece

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Thank you for reading and commenting! I need to be remember it to sis🫶🏽

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This is so muhfuckin real friend. As time move we bring our experiences with us like badges of honor! My mom used this “back to me” logic for a breast lift and I hated it. Thank you for articulating this. x

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Thank you for reading and commenting friend! That way of thinking can be pretty damaging if we invest in it.

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