A year ago, Amanda (@colonlessfemale) didn’t realize that losing her colon would be one of the best things that ever happened to her. But for her, #GoingThroughIt meant understanding body positivity in a whole new light. “We’re all different ethnicities. We’re all different races. There’s not just one form of perfect — so I think I’m perfect,” 18-year-old Amanda says. “I’ve been through many things in my life, and I have scars and a poop bag. To me, healthy body image is about owning yourself and being like, ‘OK, this isn’t perfect, but I’m going to make it look cool.’ Everything is cute if you make it cute. If you’re like, ‘I look perfect in this,’ people are going to be like, ‘Oh, my god, they’re so pretty.’”
This is the first post of our new series #GoingThroughIt, which highlights young people creating amazing communities of support on Instagram. Read our extended Q&A with Amanda on our blog (link in bio) and follow her account for even more body positivity vibes.
Photo of @colonlessfemale by @veronicamreynaud