Body Image Struggles -- how I'm slowly gaining confidence while making these videos (story 76)

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I've spent years trying to be at peace with my body and recover fully from an eating disorder that took up much of my youth. Starting this channel -- where I share about my quiet little life in this cottage -- and fighting my fears to be in front of the camera rather than staying safely behind it has been both extremely difficult, and very healing at the same time.
So many people deal with the struggle of body acceptance. I know that I'm far from alone with my struggles, which is why it felt good to share them here.
I hope that you always remember that you are beautiful. And that no matter where you are on your journey to good health, your efforts all matter. They slowly but surely add up and make a difference. Keep going, my friend : )
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@littlebohocottage 4 месяца назад

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@nancyglassman9979 4 месяца назад

You are so sweet and absolutely adorable. You should be so proud of yourself.❤

@diannameyers8163 4 месяца назад

Oh sweet lady... Never change who you are. We love you and you are doing great 🎉😂❤

@margeryciambra7344 4 месяца назад

I.fully understand how upset some of you are BUT life is beautiful & so are “us”….. I’m 94 years old & although there are pills a cane, a walker & all things nuts, I still love TJ’s, chicos, thrift shops and Ross 10% discount on Tuesdays.& I still sew, read, create art & adore my family. Don’t give up..keep on growing. Love to all of “us”. Margy

@bfs1209 4 месяца назад

Love this!🥰

@Almosthomeforever 4 месяца назад

Man I needed this… thank you. I’m almost 62 and I’d give anything to sit with you over a cup of tea. God bless you. 💕

@shellynoble9466 4 месяца назад

Thank you, Margy! What you said is such a blessing to me! 66 here

@susangarcia7158 4 месяца назад

My 69 year old self will take your words to heart!

@denverdubois5835 4 месяца назад

What an inspiration you are!! Bless you and thank you so much!! xoxo

@robinschuett3383 4 месяца назад

I don't think you realize how beautiful you really are your smile is so lovely

@grizeldaxxx4568 3 месяца назад

and such a sweet and calming voice too !

@pamelahansen5928 2 месяца назад

As women- we need to be supportive and loving toward each other- I was thinking what pretty legs you have and just love your videos - living simply is my goal- even at 71 ♥️thank you for sharing with us- Charlie is a wonderful companion - such a blessing - I have hardly any pictures of myself- I so understand being self effacing and trying to be invisible- even still 😔💔

@Anncheryl61 4 месяца назад

You are not seeing yourself through our eyes, you are beautiful and have such a sweet calming online presence. ❤❤

@MadisonBriggsArtchick 4 месяца назад

amen!

@janinedevilliers510 3 месяца назад

Exactly what I was thinking. ❤

@RobertaSmotucha 3 месяца назад

Agree. You are so beautiful inside and out! Your videos are so calming and inspiring! ❤

@Honeybadger-Homestead 4 месяца назад

I'm very cruel to myself regarding the way that I look. I'm no longer the thin younger woman that I used to be, and I hate that fact! At 58 years old, I'm finding it very hard to accept the person I see in the mirror! It's little reminders, like this video, that help me to be a little more kind to myself and show myself a little grace. Thank you for making me feel not so alone in my struggles. 😊

@Cathy-kk6lo 4 месяца назад

You and I are in the same place. I have a hard time looking at myself in the mirror as well.😔 62 and struggling with weight gain, just struggling with aging in general.....

@josiesanchez4407 4 месяца назад

I am 6o and got big from 40-55 and didn’t care. We have earned those extra pounds, a little more desert. The weight will come off as you body changes. Give yourself grace.

@hazelscobbie8290 4 месяца назад

I'm not cruel to myself about my weight but I'm doing everything I can to lose it but not for looks but for health. My extra weight is hurting me and causing problems with mobility and that really scares me x

@musicalemily5464 4 месяца назад

I am so sorry you feel this way. Yes, I am there with you. I am 51 and I still get terrified of having my picture taken. I have tried being on video, thinking I could get over the fright, and, strangely, I sing in them. I know I can hide behind the music. I taught myself some guitar, and, have written songs to express myself. It is a strange thought process, but, it has worked. In some of the videos only half my face shows, because I got scared to show all of my face. But, in other videos, I show my entire face. Haha. And, you can barely hear me when I talk, but, when I sing, I am stronger. I am not at all a professional, and, it seems a strange way to get more comfortable showing myself, by singing, sometimes out of tune, to the world of RU-vid, but, it was really helping. Nobody watches, and, that is absolutely fine, as, these videos were more for myself than anything else. Maybe for you, you could try some videos. Start out slowly, and then work your way towards more. It has seemed to work for so many people. You could just keep those beginning videos for yourself. Then, one day, take the plunge and upload. But, this is for you only. Do what is comfortable. I was also told, on my hardest days, to take a photo of myself, look deeply into it, and say one nice thing about what you see. Then, delete the photo. If you do this every day, eventually you will start to actually keep the photos, and love them. I hope someday you feel that you can love yourself. Wishing you all the best.

@denverdubois5835 4 месяца назад

58 here too, and my damned knees are going--which I never, ever foretold for myself. So I've gained weight and I move like an old lady, and I hate it. Not handling this well at all. I very much know how you feel. But you know what, we ARE beautiful and strong and we always will be. Cheers! 🙂

@elizabethwidlund3859 4 месяца назад

I was super skinny, and bullied about it, until I was 12 or so. Then puberty hit, and I've never been skinny again...far from it...and still was bullied, for being bigger. I'll be 60 in 2 weeks, and just had my second knee replacement. Today was my first time out in 2 weeks. I felt so grateful to be able to be out in the sunshine, and to be without chronic pain, for the first time in years. I never believed people who told me I was beautiful. Now I do. And I'm telling you, you are beautiful, inside and out. Your videos are eagerly anticipated, and bring so much joy. You are a very special person.

@lindenhardy9021 2 месяца назад

As are you. ❤

@MsKatillac 4 месяца назад

I'm so surprised when you talk critically about yourself. You are a lovely woman with beautiful eyes, sweet smile, gorgeous hair, and great gams! I love your taste in clothes and the way you have decorated your home. Never sell yourself short! Thank you for being so honest and open so that you can inspire and comfort others.

@sherryhicks4156 4 месяца назад

I have spent years of my life struggling with body image. So much so I have very few pictures of me with my children as they grew up. It makes me so sad to know I missed so many opportunities. I am a grandmother now. I take pictures with my grand kids all the time. I have many pictures with husband as I have aged. So happy I do. I lost him a few years ago. I am so thankful for these pictures.

@WorkingMomsRealHome 4 месяца назад

My little kids know how much I love your channel. For Mother’s Day , as soon as I woke up , they gave me breakfast and put on your video and asked me to watch since they knew I enjoy your videos the most 😀. Thank you for making such wonderful videos.

@MariaM-yn9tl 4 месяца назад

Thank you for making these videos. I love all your videos. You are so beautiful inside and outside. I have been watching from the beginning. You have come such a long way. 💃🏻💕

@bettyhogan612 4 месяца назад

Let Charlie sleep in the bed 🧏‍♀️. I use to have a Jack Russell that would sleep in my bed under the covers. I miss that little guy. It’s over too soon. 😢

@mtnshelby7059 4 месяца назад

I beat up my body foodwise for my first 40 years. Now at 60 I'm glad to be alive, healthy, and able to continue the same fitness activities as in my 20s. I think it gets easier to stop the body obsession as you age, there's so much more to life. I love your channel, you have beauty and humility. That's refreshing.

@petergoddard1960 4 месяца назад

I fully appreciate that anything i might say is likely to disappear into the white noise of social media. I've been watching your video's for a few weeks now and find them both relaxing and inspirational even though I'm probably not your typical viewer. But I have a few years on me now and a decent perspective on life and self perception. So, it's well worth remembering that you are exactly who you were supposed to be. Don't get lost in the sea of aspiration. You are a beautiful person inside first. What I see is a splendid and stunning woman, embracing life's journey on your own terms. I think that's so fantastic. The truth is you've already won, the battle is realising it. The past is only really relevant as a reminder of how far you've come.

@aussiekerry3101 4 месяца назад

Dear Kate, it takes great courage to be vulnerable 💕 let alone in front of your people! We are your people by the way! Some of the tools I use regarding speaking or thinking derogatory words or thoughts over myself are: you know Kerry just because you think deflating thoughts, does not make it true, I speak out loud to these type of thoughts - because one cannot think while actually talking and I say to myself out loud, when damming thoughts come up - “I cancel those thoughts” then say out loud, “I am loved, I am cherished, I love you Kerry” not because I am anymore special than any other divinely created being, rather I am divinely created, in the image of God. I could go on, however, I choose to show some restraint😊 Thank you for sharing your beautiful self with us. Your smile lights up a room, keep on valuing yourself! Your gentle, wonderfully creative energy is a balm. Your authenticity speaks volumes, I wish I could hug you Darling Kate, instead I send many, many air hugs across the miles here from Oregon. 💕🤗💕🤗

@lorimorse3151 4 месяца назад

Everything you said!!!!! Thank you, Kerry and Thank you, Kate for these vlogs that bring experience, strength and hope to us all. So grateful!

@DonnaNichols-ep5de 4 месяца назад

You are a lovely, kind and caring person❣️. You are a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, and I appreciate you❣️

@christineb8148 4 месяца назад

I had a big milestone birthday approaching and it just happened that a food photographer I knew was looking to practice taking people pictures. So I ended up getting this group of photos of me at this particular age. I'm approaching another milestone and I'd love to do something like that again just an intentional marking of me as time passes in my life. it's not always glamorous, I've had a lot of hard wear over this last decade, but it just says "you made it, remember and celebrate that." It can be hard to not want to edit too much, get rid of ones i don't love myself in, but when i look back, I'm glad to see younger me as is.

@kellieborriello9028 4 месяца назад

First….I would cherish you as my friend, & lol, Charli’s bedroom eyes! Let him sleep with you, isn’t that why we adopt our pets? Cuddle-time, harmonious unconditional love 💙🐶

@shirleyward5230 4 месяца назад

I am sorry you have such a hard time judging yourself. I would have thought someone who took such beautiful pictures, decorated a lovely home, planted a garden with love and shared herself with us had so many issues. This video brought tears to my eyes when I thought you would leave us. Please know we, your people, hope you will stay with us forever. 🤗😱💖

@LS-um3zq 4 месяца назад

If we could only see ourselves through the eyes of people who like us. You would see what a lovely, darling person I see.

@karenstairs8273 4 месяца назад

I found your channel by it's name and stayed because of you. I enjoy your thoughtfulness about your life and home. I love your videos and I love going on your adventures. You are so friendly. I wish I was as brave as you when I was younger. At 65, I am learning from you. Thank You!

@meeperbird 4 месяца назад

We love you exactly as you are. Thank you for your videos!

@judithpolak3116 4 месяца назад

I do remember your little cottage.My favorite memory was when you played the piano during the rain .Do you still play. I love your new cottage.❤

@rubytimbers397 4 месяца назад

Beautiful Kate! Please don’t put yourself down. No one is perfect. You have kindness, grace and a loving spirit 🙏🏽❤️

@carolpenry2582 4 месяца назад

You are a beautiful and spiritual woman, Thank you for sharing your life and work with us. I hope you'll continue for a long time.

@bethreeser7655 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing today, on who you have been , are , and are striving to arrive to be . I am 66 years old and I am struggling with being around people, because my being is so hurt by so many of my life’s stories and journeys, so just, know that at my times and ages, we still have hurdles to face, and we all have them at some time in our life. You are so beautiful, just keep trying, like the rest of us, just keep trying.

@mothertreasa 4 месяца назад

I too am in the glorious northeast, please don’t leave the Hudson Valley.

@musicalemily5464 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this. I cannot find a photo of myself that is ok with me. I get scared, frozen, or just stand there, tortured, waiting for it to be over. I needed a way to get more comfortable in front of the camera. So, I began doing videos, and, believe it or not, singing in them, as, music is something to hide behind, as well as grab onto for support. When I talk in them, you cannot hear me, but, when I sing, I become heard. I have not been as brave as you, and, I did not keep making the videos, but, maybe someday… You are so inspiring and so very comforting. I hope you have others who comfort and inspire you. Being the one to always give can be harmful, so, make sure you lean on others as well. As for your little puppy wanting to be with you more, maybe he feels that you need some comfort. Animals are intuitive that way. They sense things that most humans cannot. Maybe he feels that you need much more love, or, maybe he is just being silly, as, animals can also be silly. Haha. Anyway, know that YOU are appreciated by your viewers. We love to watch your encouraging, beautiful, uplifting videos, but, we are in no way taking you for granted. You are so very appreciated.

@daymonv3736 4 месяца назад

Smudge your home. You've brought in an energy that's scaring Charlie. He's trying to protect you.

@janinafisher101 4 месяца назад

Kate, you are beautiful, and you are so special. And I so look forward to seeing your lovely, gentle, kind and loving face every week, and to watch all the beautiful things you bring to us - nature, Charlie, your travels, photography, friends, thrifting, making food, your Li'l Boho Cottage, your garden, the beautiful clouds. You make a difference. You bring calm reassurance that there is still much good and beautiful in this world. Thank you, you beautiful soul.

@Kasia237 4 месяца назад

It’s funny how critical of ourselves we are. I look at you and see a beautiful woman, yet I too am very critical of myself so I understand. ❤

@sharenp3839 4 месяца назад

As women we beat ourselves up, no matter how big or small we are. There’s always something wrong with us. I embrace it anymore. I don’t care and I’m a lot happier you are beautiful no matter what so love yourself.!❤️❤️

@HerCupOfSIMPLE 4 месяца назад

Thank you for being so open to such a vulnerable subject.. it's my struggle as well, especially since my childhood wasn't an easy one. Sending much love!

@camilleschoonover4789 4 месяца назад

I absolutely understand not wanting to be in pictures cause I always found something wrong with myself. I have been saying positive things to myself and it does help! There are always people that have some really hard challenges so I just have to remind myself to be grateful for everything I have and who I am. I think you are a beautiful person on the inside and out!! Your videos are amazing and I love seeing what you and Charlie are up to!! You have a great attitude and that will get you through a lot!! I say let Charlie sleep with you. My Yorkie has been sleeping with me since he’s been potty trained!! It does take some getting used to!! Keep making your great videos and will keep watching for sure! 🤗❤️

@saskiakersbergen9034 4 месяца назад

You are such a beautiful woman, with a beautiful soul! Everytime I see you walking around in your dresses, I wish I can just wear them like that, I always want to hide parts of my body. Last week my daughter her teacher told my daughter how she loved my style and my boho dresses... And I tell myself see other people like me aswell... I love your style, your videos and the way that you are you. It is like I probably tell you a lot after I watched your videos very inspiring! ❤

@josiesanchez4407 4 месяца назад

I am thankful you are sharing this. My daughter has body dysmorphia and refuses to be pictures. I hope she can find a way to change the way she sees herself, and see herself as those that love her do. I am glad you are doing better, you are talented, have a way to see the world and I thank you for sharing your videos.

@roksannastephens4375 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your lovely video, Kate, and Charlie. That's a nice sign, Charlie's need to be near you and protect you.

@CharlotteUnser 4 месяца назад

What a beautiful video! So many women today are insecure about their body image....basically because of the false presentations in the media, T.V., magazines, movies, etc. Somehow we have to break this unhealthy view and learn to cherish our differences, our bodies and our potential. Self acceptance is the beginning of confidence....to just be who we are born to be...to love our individuality....I think of it as the analogy of a garden....each flower is unique....some are tall, some are short, some have huge flowers, some are delicate....but each is lovely in its own existence and bring beauty to the whole. We also are each unique and beautiful in our own way. I can also relate to your issue as a younger self of not accepting your body image...school days and the media were our standard for what was considered pretty. We can be our own worst critic ....always looking to others for acceptance. I am a retired florist and over the years have made up so many, many floral arrangements and bouquets for so many occasions....I at first used the standard often most used flowers....roses, mums, spring flowers, etc. and then I found that there were so many other lovely flowers in different shapes and colors...even wild flowers and Yes, even what was considered weeds that had such special features of loveliness that I would add to the mix. We are all 'flowers in the creator's garden'.....none less beautiful or lovely....ALL special in their own existence. You are a beautiful flower in the 'garden of life!' Bloom and spread your loveliness....

@lizwilling9593 4 месяца назад

Hi Sweet Kate, So appreciate your beautiful stories and a little insight into your life. I am sure that l am not the only one, who can relate to the feelings you are so brave to express. Your stories are meditative and calming, So enjoy what you do. Hugs to little Charlie. Love , Lizzie From Oz. ❤️🦘

@jillychandler 4 месяца назад

I have a double bed, although I live alone with Madge my greyhound, and she sleeps on top of the duvet at night, at the bottom of the other side of the bed to me. She does growl in the night if I am restless, but the rest of the time we both sleep fine like this. You are such a beautiful young lady, both inside and out, so very pretty, and it is so good that you get to be in front of the camera now, as well as being behind it, taking the lovely video footage that you do. Blessings from Jilly & Madge, from a sunny West Devon, England. xxx

@barbrabrurrier7548 4 месяца назад

Among other things, I'm amazed how much furniture etc that you have in your small home. It's very cozy in your place and so nice and colorful. A darling abode

@LindaFoyle 4 месяца назад

Your a Beautiful Woman inside and out, happy memorial weekend, love always ❤☮️🌹

@FatimaSilva-s5s 4 месяца назад

If you just could see how beautiful you are inside and out, you have been fearfully and wonderfully made embrace yourself ❤Jesus loves you just the way you are❤

@deborahpellerito6117 4 месяца назад

I agree

@corinaklies8131 4 месяца назад

Lovely! I have body issues. I remember when I was a little girl, I hated for my hair to be messed up by the windows being down (my family didn't have air conditioning at the time). Today, and for the last several years - decades even - I have rolled down the windows and let my hair fly and be messy. I sitll have trouble with how my body looks. I am bigger again, and that makes me feel less worthy. I hate that, truly. As an older feminist, I feel like I should be over that, but I am not. I am tying to just be honest about that. One thing that struck me is how beautiful I think your videos are. I love your dresses and how they fit you and I want that for myself. Thank you for talking about body image problems. It helps to lesson the pain and helps me know I am not alone. I am 54 and for the first time, am really feeling unattractive. I so appreciate how you say you are when you are photographing people. It really helps to know that you get it and that you focus on angles that accentuate natural beauty. I know a few photographers that I trust do the same - but really - feel like that is few and far between (maybe not, though - just my hangups, probably). I have to say, I really love your dresses. You always look so cute and they accentuate your postivity, for sure. Would love to know more about how you set up a photo shoot with you. I would like to do something special for myself this year and a shoot by someone like you would be amazing, I feel. Again, thank you for all the videos. I always leave feeling happy, contemplative, and inquisitive after having watched. Have a very wonderful day!!

@timetravelmajo 4 месяца назад

You are beautiful. Your body is perfect. And the entire you, body, energy, soul is perfect. Your channel gime peace.

@RobbieJJ81 4 месяца назад

Thank you. I'm 54 and have struggled with an eating disorder since I was 18. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and I hate it. I will keep trying to do what you are doing and maybe someday it will click. You are amazing!!! 🥰

@aliciasmith3497 4 месяца назад

Thank you so very much Kate. I cried with your original video and cried with this one too. I will not get in front of a camera presently. I just turned 53. I took my 1st selfie during the Pandemic. One of my Littles asks for me to take a pic with him, I usually do not. I have a long way to go but hopefully I'll get there. I admire your bravery and courage and find your videos so uplifting.

@maryannmacintosh5349 4 месяца назад

You are beautiful and so very special also. Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your story I have struggled with how I look throughout my life, am now 53, and didn’t want my daughter to do the same so set rules for myself so she would be kind to herself, no scales in the house, healthy body not weight, health diet not “diet”, accepting responsibility for what you say to yourself. She’s now 22 and about to leave home for University (after a long illness) and told me how grateful she is for this. It has helped me also to accept my dodgy as it is, yes a bit overweight but healthy. I have some wrinkles and am allowing grey to come in naturally because I am thankful to be alive and well and it’s me. So, again, thank you for reinforcing the importance of self kindness because I still need to allow that to myself when the mirror feels a foe not a friend 😊

@connieholcomb8396 4 месяца назад

I have felt like that all my life. I will be 65 in July. That is a long time to carry that burden with you. I still carry it around with me. I guess I will carry it with me till the end. Please do what you need to do to have a wonderful life. You are beautiful💕

@teri6193 4 месяца назад

Thank you for creating this video. Not only are you beautiful, you're inspiring others who are hard on themselves and also struggle. And of course, we also like to see adorable Charlie.

@kittybabymm 4 месяца назад

You are beautiful and You are Special, Don't ever forget that ! ❤ ❤ ❤

@ehpeachylove 4 месяца назад

Kate this was an honest and heartfelt message to all your followers. As women we are not kind enough to ourselves at all. We need to be strong in our self talk and love ourselves and acceptance of our physical being may not come when we are young but hopefully it does as we are. I’m 76 and for many years did not like my body but over time I did change my thinking and realized that I was perfectly formed in God’s eyes and He loves me so I needed to love myself. Also I stopped worrying about how I looked by others which helped with my self confidence. One thing that helps when your a full figured woman is to take pride in oneself at least that works for me. I think you are an amazing, talented, beautiful inside and out woman and loved by many. Charlie is perfect company and coming into his own because of the love and care for you. He wants to give back now. If sleeping on the bed is hard at first, it will get better. My dog start out in my bed and at wee hrs of the morning goes to sleep in her bed. Maybe Charlie would do that in time if he has a way to get off your bed to his. Thank you for all you’ve shared and the courage it took to do do. I too have followed you for a long time. You are perfect. ❤❤❤❤

@chrystalchapin6152 4 месяца назад

You Are such a beautiful person!! I absolutely love your you tube, look forward every week to them. I will be 76 next month, cannot believe it, when I still feel 18 in my head!! Love your Boho cottage , garden and your gorgeous dresses and your precious little Charlie!

@CarolNeustaedter 4 месяца назад

You are a beautiful person inside and out. Please don't forget that. ❤ Most of us struggle with body image though I find the older I get the more accepting I have become of myself. When I look back at pictures of myself as a young woman I was thin and my skin was unlined and flawless. I didn't think so at the time but I was pretty. I like myself more now than I did back then. I definitely have way more confidence now and I believe you will too as you get older.

@dawndemet3331 3 месяца назад

I need the warm sun so much. We’ve just been tormented by rain. It’s relentless. The older I get, I get depressed.

@reneemeston7119 4 месяца назад

Hi! I just want to say thank you for filming your life. It's so beautiful! Your life is my dream. I want what you have. The colorful feminine peaceful space with an adorable little dog, the awesome yard to plant flowers and herbs, the delicious meals you make and your pretty dresses! Keep going. Your doing good! Much love, Renee from Southern California

@trwhatever8208 4 месяца назад

I have been watching your videos religiously for some time now. I absolutely love your channel add your garden and your little boho cottage and your style and your personality. You are most definitely a very beautiful person inside and out. There's no such thing as an imperfect body. You are absolutely perfect in every way. You are absolutely beautiful in every way.

@carolscott9973 4 месяца назад

I think there are more people (especially females) who share the same thoughts as you about their bodies. I’m a 69 year old woman and I’ve had these negative thoughts about myself since my teen years. I’m finally in a place where I don’t have them as often, but they are still there. You are so incredibly brave, and I wish you well on your journey of wellbeing and inner peace. Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us.

@Gypsisoul1111 4 месяца назад

I do believe I have seen every one of your videos and will not miss a single one. They are so real and authentic. The scenery and yet simplicity. No gimmicks. That’s what I love. ❤️ I do yoga in the morning and I only look for the 5 minute ones too 😂

@deenawatts3257 4 месяца назад

You are beautiful. You are special and you are so very brave.

@belindaknowles7440 4 месяца назад

What a beautiful video! You are so full of light and love. You shine and you inspire me. So many women suffer with body image. Thank you for sharing 💕

@SandraBegotka 3 месяца назад

Your long, golden hair catches the sunlight and swirls in the wind, like the mane of a beautiful wild horse on the plains or a damsel in a romantic story. Your smile lights up your face. You have sparkling eyes and a glowing complexion. Your style complements you and makes a pretty picture...feminine, happy, dreamy. Genuinely I think these things as I watch your videos! But I can also relate to having thoughts about self-image that are not positive. I catch myself wishing stuff about my body or looks were different.... it's hard not to in this world where we're constantly bombarded with messages about appearance in ways that can bring a person down.

@bethgreen5587 4 месяца назад

You have the best channel. So honest with full disclosure. You remind us we are ALL human. You are so genuine.

@pumpjackpiddlewick 4 месяца назад

You are brave, brave, brave. Beautiful inside and out. Merci beaucoup.

@AnitaSellsProperties 4 месяца назад

Bravo Kate…let’s all be as kind to ourselves as we are to others!

@littlebohocottage 4 месяца назад

Yes!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

@joycemoore7336 4 месяца назад

I love your home, please don't change your style.

@dawndemet3331 3 месяца назад

Slight tears, you said I can walk, my legs really took a hit when I got diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer 13 years ago. I would give anything to walk, take a long walk through the woods, on the beach, I miss it so much.

@dianacohen3498 4 месяца назад

Such a wonderful message. I wish you could see yourself through our eyes. You are beautiful inside and out. 🥰

@aileenbell6750 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing the sweetness of your spirit with the rest of us. I felt blessed by this video. ❤

@rccollins8160 Месяц назад

I actually died From a brain hemorrhage, Luckily I was resuscitated. Trust me I get gratitude. I appreciate that you seek gratitude and perspective. I am lucky that I can’t get away from it even if I wanted to. Your smile is beautiful please talk to the camera more…I lost my entire left side when my brain tried to kill me. They told me I would never walk, never drive, never use my arm and likely never talk. A firm belief in myself and a 24/7/365 positive attitude and three years later I am walking, driving and speaking as well as I used to. You are the only one who can fix/change you….

@terrywatson1587 3 месяца назад

You are strong, you are beautiful, you are enough! 🙏

@lurlyngrantham5401 4 месяца назад

Hi sweetie. You must stop being so hard on yourself. There's so much beauty in yourself and around you so be kind to yourself ok. We are all unique and beautiful in God's eyes.🌹🌻♥️🙏

@marianfrances4959 4 месяца назад

Good self-esteem work! We are beautiful! 👍😎🇨🇦🌸💃🌿💫🧘🤸🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️🌸

@1527369 4 месяца назад

Charlie has done the bait and switch like my girl did. When we first got her from the shelter she was so quiet, non intrusive, and stuck close to her bed; now she's a little yapper, has command of the sofa and her three beds throughout the house. I feel the behavioral switch of nervous natured dogs or mistreated ones may develop when they've reached complete trust of their human caregiver from all your kindness and care. Charlie is a cutie! I love how much you love him. ❤

@littlebohocottage 4 месяца назад

Haha... I love it ... the bait and switch : ) They keep us on our toes, don't they? : ) ❤️❤️❤️

@np8173 3 месяца назад

As you become an older (wiser woman), you’ll realize that at some point it no longer matters what anyone else thinks. It is such a liberating feeling and one which will make you feel much more grounded. What matters is your kindness, your gentleness, your radiant and beautiful self - all of which I look forward to seeing when you post a video. They ground me and remind me of what’s real, true and beautiful out there in this harsh world. Don’t change a thing.❤

@littlebohocottage 3 месяца назад

Thank you, my beautiful friend! I appreciate your kind words : ) ❤❤❤

@stephanieadams8734 4 месяца назад

WE LOVE YOU KATE!!

@DevonExplorer 4 месяца назад

I am so with you on this struggle, Kate. I've had anorexia nervosa during two separate times in my past and the health problems it's caused is ridiculous. I've also struggled with shyness and people pleasing, which I've steadily been working on for several years now. Today I had a new idea. I went out to take photos and wearing capris I teamed them up with a very long clingy black jumper and Instead of checking myself out in the mirror first - then changing again - I just enjoyed the feel of my clothes and how I felt sort of chic and sassy, lol. I usually feel apprehensive before going out with my camera as I don't want to be seen but today I felt confident and thoroughly enjoyed getting into the zone. And now this lovely video! Kate, you always look so fabulous and you show confidence in being yourself and dressing in clothes that you love. Love from Britain. :)

@annettemclean1922 4 месяца назад

Hi Kate, boy - did I really need this video today!! I have struggled with my body image since I was a little girl, didn't help that my Mother used to pick on me for having fat thighs and thin hair and ugly skin - all of which she made worse in her own way! Growing up in the 70's I was considered the ugly duckling - all the kids used to pick on me for being ugly - so I have never had a good self image! It changed for a while when I met my husband, he loved me and encouraged me, even when I wasn't looking my best. However, since I had the viral "jab in the arm - that cannot be mentioned", I have been so hard on myself - unfortunately, I had a bad reaction to the "jab" and have not been the same since - my health, both mental and physical has been terrible. I am 64 years old and feel that where I was once young, fat and ugly - now I feel old, fat, ugly and useless. I started doing videos this year to try and get me out of this funk - but as yet have not felt right about putting myself in front of the camera.... maybe, just maybe, after seeing your video, I will give it a shot (even though your video made me cry!!). Thank you for the encouragement for us with body image issues - Blessings to you xxx

@CharlotteUnser 4 месяца назад

hello Annette.....take little baby steps in self acceptance. I was never considered pretty and was not in the 'in crowd' growing up.....but gradually I have found acceptance and even joy in just being myself. Don't compare yourself to the standards on the media...they are all 'touched up' and not real. There is no perfection....only beauty of the spirit and self acceptance. I've had illnesses and surgeries, cancer and chemo...all my hair fell out....Yikes! And today I'm still here to be the best I can be. I try to look my best, and walk with confidence and find joy in just being alive and finding beauty in all that is in nature, family and true friendships. In the end of all things....will they ask "Was she beautiful? or did she live beautifully?" Beauty is a state of mind beyond the physical. I have a wonderful 93 year old friend who is just amazing.....and yes, to me she is beautiful...because she lives each day with positivity and self acceptance. (Char)

@annettemclean1922 4 месяца назад

@@CharlotteUnser Thank you for your reply Char - it means a lot to me... congratulations on beating cancer and getting through that Chemo. I try to be grateful for everything everyday too, but sometimes my stupid brain slips up and tries to sabotage me into thinking all the negative thoughts.... I love the sound of your 93 year old friend - she sounds amazing (as you do) xxx

@earthangel8730 4 месяца назад

Lovely, just lovely Kate.😊

@marybethentenmann9730 4 месяца назад

I absolutely LOVE your dresses. I look forward to seeing your channel each week.

@sharronchurch6740 4 месяца назад

I hope you can see yourself through the eyes of God... He created you SO beautiful inside and outside!!!! I just love you so much. And , He... is especially fond of you!

@sophiablow3422 5 дней назад

Sending my love ❤ and to let you know how much l enjoy watching you and Charlie bloom. And l love thrifting, and l have eyes all over the screen seeing stuff l want. I am grateful people are generous enough to share their lives. I wish you and everyone love, light and happiness 🌈

@rebeccajourney3183 3 месяца назад

I think we all have body issues of some sort. When I was in my twenties, I remember comparing myself to others. I could not accept compliments because I did not believe them. 50 years later, I look at those photos and see something entirely different. I wish I'd had self confidence then. Now that I'm old and wrinkled, I'm mostly happy that my body allows me to do all the things I need and want to do! So my perspective has finally changed. I'm glad to be alive!

@cathyhatfield5340 4 месяца назад

I can relate to the picture/camera thing because I don’t like it either and that’s ok. I’ve struggled with my weight also after having babies. I believe a lot of problems with image distortion is from the idea put out there that pretty or acceptable look is skinny ,perfect teeth etc etc. Have you noticed everyone has perfect teeth and their parents paid a lot of money for it. Growing up in a large family that wasn’t the case. My mom worked for the local dentist but the just did do all that. Also now that I’m almost 69 old is out because we aren’t well attractive as we were when younger. My thing is I don’t have to impress anyone and I can be me. I love to garden so garden clothes are the attire and I’m comfortable. Most people think I’m still in my 50’s but what difference does it make. My message to you is that you are beautiful inside and out and making your own happiness. Continue on that path I watch your videos because you make me smile. You’re kind and insightful and that says a lot❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Vibrantlifestyle 4 месяца назад

I think all of us see a part of us in you. I think women in general struggle with these things that you mentioned. I have had a private practice for decades and the truth is a lot of things are talked about where women don’t think they are enough. And they’re to everything They’re too fat. they’re too thin. They’re too tall. They’re two something or another. Please know you have such a great impact online and that your presence is felt by many of us. I truly enjoy all that you offer and wish you health, healing, and happiness. ❤With love, Sollena .

@702desertmom 4 месяца назад

I hear ya! I was teased mercilessly when I was young with my curly hair crooked teeth and glasses! I didn’t come to fully accept myself until I was in my 40’s. I once had a high school teacher say “we give advice on things we need to hear ourselves” that has stuck with me my entire life! You’re at least self aware you gotta congratulate yourself for that 😊

@littlebohocottage 4 месяца назад

Hmm ... that's a very interesting thought! He just might be on to something!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@ginaferracini9375 3 месяца назад

Aww was that little Charlie? How adorable you've got confidence now talking to a camera! Your awsom bless you and Charlie. ❤🌱🌿🍓🌻thankyou.

@littlebohocottage 3 месяца назад

Thank you!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

@christinekrebs2420 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for opening up and being so honest. I have a feeling that most women struggle with body image. For me, I was struggling up until about 3 years ago. I had an Instagram account where I was posting outfits that I thrifted. The girls started to ask me to pose in them, so I did and it was difficult at first, then it became fun. So, one day, I purposely wore and posted a pic of me in a cropped top, where I wasn't trying to hide my stomach but show a real pic. Only 2 people liked that photo, but it was my favorite because it marked the moment where I was OK with my appearance. It only took 59 years. YIKES!!!

@aproverbshome173 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your story. When I turn my life over to Jesus Christ my life changed and I realize my worth through Him. Meditating on His word brings me peace.

@Shannon5909 4 месяца назад

Excellent video darlin Kate! Thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us sweetie. You are beautiful, you are brave, you are kind, your smile lights up whatever space you are in......and you need to let Sir Charles sleep with you..😉💜💜

@gloriagodfrey3899 4 месяца назад

And you are so special to us also. Love from Florida.

@bellamylittlegirl1029 4 месяца назад

You are beautiful and have the sweetest soul~♥️

@deborahrobertson4670 4 месяца назад

I remember when you found your perfect table🎉So happy making videos makes you happy. Big hug, xx

@littlebohocottage 4 месяца назад

Thank you!!!!!!!!! I hunted for so long for that, lol!! ❤️❤️❤️

@BarbyDailey-Rurallife40 4 месяца назад

Hi Kate 💖 I think I began watching your channel just as you first came in front of the camera. You are doing so well and thank you for sharing. I think you are so beautiful- you glow when you are on camera. I love watching your videos because I can relate to some of the things you talk about and we share our love for photography and nature. I am still not comfortable in front of the camera and only started speaking in my videos around Christmas time last year. I'm finally getting comfortable with that. I am at the opposite age spectrum of you- will be 74 in June but joining in the RU-vid community has been a big blessing as I'm sure it has you. Thank you for being you. I know your subscribers love you. Hugs 💖💖

@donnabrimble5616 3 месяца назад

You are every woman, beautiful watching your healing journey❤

@kimmetcalfe6408 4 месяца назад

You are beautiful, brilliant,strong and loved💕💜🌸🍃🍀🥰

@rebeccaharrill7824 4 месяца назад

Love seeing your garden and your home. The Hudson valley is beautiful, love the dress if it’s a yr old it’s lovely on you.

@VictoriaTheBoss-dz5wk Месяц назад

Keto diet has changed my life, it’s three years am on it and I go to gym almost everyday for an hour , I swim too and my depression has diminished my back pain honestly gone. I feel better happier , and can think better . Overall am ok with how I look and clothes fit me better ❤shopping clothes is fun these days. Lost a lot of weight , I love walking my dog , she is blind and old these days hardly walks but still she drags me out to hug the trees and walk on grass and ground me. Watching your channel always gives me ideas and inspirations ❤carry on , we love u and we learn from you and you also feel great knowing people are interested in your life style and sure this gives you a great purpose to live happy move and create contents and be productive making the best out of each day. Your Charlie also is so much great participant and each clip is pretty with him in it doing something cute …. Cozy blankets , curtains and planters with plants in them , your home cookings are all nice and making yourself scrubs and self love ❤️ I like it very much to care for your body and spirit together , living alone is not that easy but once having it programmed with good things to do , becomes amazing lifestyle ❤ you have all the time to yourself and Charlie ❤with no one telling you what to do or being responsible for another being life , such as cooking certain food for your husband or obligations to get works done at home or outside ❤so enjoy your precious life

@AnnaBelangerAnnabelle 3 месяца назад

I see a Beautiful lady and her sweet Charlie. Love and hugs 🥰♥

@lisamolinar 4 месяца назад

I'm just merely gonna tell you. This topic is taboo. I'm not one to speak highly of myself in any way, I've s always been very pessimistic, but now I've just reached the pinnacle of almost 60 years young and I realize no one could be kinder to me than myself. So now every day in my life I take this simple step To be kind2 muself &remind myself on how much I love myself. It's always a job, but this issue right here. Resonates with me, so thank you. Kate for sharing because not everybody does feel like this. But the people who do can appreciate what you're speaking on and I definitely do agree with you. You have to be kind2 urself. Why wouldn't we? Well, we wouldn't because we weren't conditioned too. But now that we know better we can do better.❤❤❤❤❤ Sending lots of love to you and Charlie.🐾🐾🐕‍🦺🐶 xoxo ur Beautiful in spirit as well as in looks.💝🌷🌿🌱🌿🦋🐌🐞⚘️Mom always said do unto others as u would do 4 urself.💝💝💝💝

@judithutter1924 4 месяца назад

You are so very special and beautiful inside and out. When I watch your videos I think , I could actually be friends with this woman if I was younger and lived in that area. Same type of creative soul.