Why I’m Embracing The Wrinkles & Grey Hairs No Matter What!

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In a year, I will be thirty! And to be honest, I’m quite looking forward to it! Having only just turned 29, I know it might be a little early to be thinking about it. However, for me, the dawning of a new decade is a joy to see. It’s a time to celebrate all things to do with life and getting older!

Good Morning Lovelies, 


Having just turned 29, I feel no different to when I was a teenager. For me, age is honestly just a number and you are only as old as you feel. Some days that could mean I feel about 100, others, as I say, a lot younger. However, every year that I orbit the sun, I’m thankful. 


There was a time when I didn’t think I would get to my next birthday. I was in such a deep depression, buried under the weight of my combined illnesses that I planned how I was going to get off of this earth. In fact, there have been many times where I have wanted to just go away and never come back. 


Yet, I’ve faced every battle. And whilst I’m still doing so every single day, I’ve conquered all the bad ones I have faced so far. Therefore, when a wrinkle appears on my face or a grey hair on my head, I don’t actually mind. To me, there are reminders of the victories I have won. 


They show me when I look in the mirror that I’ve earned another year of life. They show me when I have laughed. When I have shown concern. When I’ve looked or not looked after my body but tried my best to keep going. As I approach 30, I’m going to embrace them even more, probably with a few other thingstha5 come with age. 


30 isn’t old. In fact, no age really is. It’s just the amount of times our bodies have been amazing at keeping us alive. My body isn’t something I love. My ED proves that. However, I am thankful for the way it keeps me going. No matter what stress it is under. 


Therefore, I am writing this post today to encourage you to embrace the wrinkles. Love the grey hairs. Take on the stretch marks. Dance in the face of pain. Because age is just a number and you are nothing if not wonderful no matter what number that is! 


Joey X

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  1. Yes!!! My genetics gave me white hair in my early 20s. Luckily, I have very thick full hair so it hides it very well but now that I entered my 30s, I don't care that my whites are more visible, especially when I tie my hair up. I love the salt/pepper look and I'm very grateful for how far my body has carried me, even if it's starting to show more grey hair!

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    1. Same! I’m proud of the little few hairs at the top of my forehead! I’m so happy you love yours too!

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  2. Nice thoughts - wondering what ED is? 29 is super young and vital.

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    1. An ED is an eating disorder lovely!

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