Bye Bye Boobies

A farewell letter to my boobs.

Dearest Reader,

As I lay in bed with "Love Is Blind UK" playing in the background and soothing frozen corn masquerading as ice packs resting on my chest, I find myself reflecting on a significant change in my life. This week, after years of anticipation, I underwent a breast reduction—a decision that feels like a profound release and transformation.

For a long time, I struggled with a sense of dissonance between my body and my expectations of it. My breasts, which were always more prominent than I wished, often left me feeling insecure. Clothes never fit quite right, and I constantly grappled with the visibility of my triple-Ds and Cs. It left me not wanting to be on camera or front and center in most my content. I never wanted brands to send me clothes to try on in front of camera due to my breasts. I never imagined that one day I would be a cup size B, and yet here I am.

As I navigate this healing process, I am struck by how often we, as women, delay our own happiness. I postponed this surgery for months, subconsciously believing I didn’t deserve something I had longed for. Now that it's done, I am amazed I didn’t take this step sooner.

To any woman who is hesitating on the edge of making a change for herself, I offer this: do what makes you happy. If you’ve dreamed of something for years, pursue it. Life is fleeting, and we owe it to ourselves to embrace the changes that bring us joy.

In the end, embracing the changes we’ve always wanted can be one of the most liberating acts of self-care. It’s easy to let doubts and fears hold us back, but taking the leap towards what truly fulfills us can lead to unexpected joy and empowerment. As I look forward to this new chapter with a renewed sense of self, I hope my experience serves as a reminder to all women that our desires and dreams are worth pursuing. Life is too short to settle for anything less than what makes us feel whole and authentic.

xx Madalyn