A Recommitment to You

Hey, hey! Yes, I know, it’s been a while. Too long, really. I have to admit, I was getting my life together. I wasn’t totally sure I was going to keep this blog going and I kept going back and forth about deleting all the past posts and starting over or just pursuing something else.

I’m still here! And I kept up all the past posts, simply because they do tell a compelling story about my life and give a lot of insight into where I (and this blog) have been.

And I’m all about authenticity.

But more so that being about my own authenticity, I want to serve. I want to provide valuable content centered around self-love here at Swimmingly Well, so it’s not just enough to be me. I want to be me while providing value for others.

This, truthfully, is where I’ve struggled with this blog–finding purpose in service.

So, I am recommitting to Swimmingly Well today. And I am recommitting to you. My goal has always been to provide a space to open up the dialogue about authentic self love and all the ups and downs along this complex journey.

For me, this has involved swimwear fashion, because swimwear has previously been a point of pain in my life. I thought I couldn’t wear swimsuits and bikinis most of my life. I thought I didn’t have the “right” body. At all. But I do! Because, ALL bodies are “right” and validated for wearing whatever they want.

And this is my act of rebellion and protest against a society that has told me to cover up or lose weight first. I am wearing swimsuits through this blog, because, my god, does it feel freeing and confidence-boosting to do so. 

I invite you to join me–not just in wearing a swimsuit to the pool, but in wearing whatever it is that makes you feel beautiful and like YOU. Please explore this blog, as I post content on self-love, shadow work, and wellness. 

I’m still growing, but right now I’m doing swimmingly well,

Love,

Joy