I don't need someone who loves me despite my size or because of my size. I want someone who loves me enough to see everything else too.

If you were to look through old photos of me, you'd probably notice a pattern. Cardigan. Cardigan. Ruana. Cardigan. Different color, same concept. For years, a cardigan was my go-to layer. It didn't matter if it was 95 degrees outside or if I was headed to class, work, church, or dinner. Chances are, I had a cardigan on. At the time, I convinced myself it was because they were practical. And they are. They're versatile. They're comfortable. They go with everything. But if I'm

I have 30 tattoos as of today. Some of them have deep meaning. Some of them commemorate important moments in my life. Some represent people I love. And some? Some are simply because I thought they looked cool. And honestly, I think that's enough of a reason. As a plus-size woman, I've noticed that people often have opinions about tattoos on larger bodies. Will they stretch? What if you gain weight? What if you lose weight? What if you don't like it when you're older? Can you