By Amber Self Image Magazine I was raised in contradiction. Be yourself, but don’t stand out. Tell the truth, but protect the powerful. I learned early that silence was currency—and I spent it often. I lied for influential family members so they could escape consequences. I witnessed abuse in every form. And I thought itContinueContinue reading ““The Quiet Rebellion: Healing Out Loud””
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Unlearning the Lie: Reclaiming Our Bodies from Society’s Script
By Amber Self Image Magazine We were never broken.We were taught to believe we were.From the moment we could mirror our reflections, society handed us a script: shrink yourself, smooth your edges, smile through the shame. Beauty was boxed, worth was weighed, and identity was filtered through a lens that never belonged to us.But here’sContinueContinue reading “Unlearning the Lie: Reclaiming Our Bodies from Society’s Script”
Made in His Image: Rediscovering the Beauty Within
By Amber Self Image Magazine We live in a world obsessed with appearances. From filters to fashion, from anti-aging creams to curated selfies, the pressure to look “perfect” is relentless. But perfection, as the world defines it, is a moving target—and often a trap.As believers, we’re called to a different standard. Not one of aesthetics,ContinueContinue reading “Made in His Image: Rediscovering the Beauty Within”
New Zealand: Where Beauty Is Ancestral and Healing Is Home
By Amber Self Image Magazine Arrival: Breathing in the Land The moment you step onto the soil of Aotearoa, the air greets you like an old friend. It’s not just clean—it’s ancestral. There’s a softness to it, a dampness that carries the scent of flax, sea salt, and woodsmoke. In the early morning, mist curlsContinueContinue reading “New Zealand: Where Beauty Is Ancestral and Healing Is Home”
7- Day Body and Soul Daily Devotion
A 7-day series to reclaim worth, honor truth, and embody liberation Day 1: Your Body Is Not an ApologyReflection: You do not owe the world thinness, smoothness, or silence.Affirmation: I exist unapologetically. My body is not a problem to solve.Prompt: Write a letter to your body, thanking it for one thing it’s carried you through.ContinueContinue reading “7- Day Body and Soul Daily Devotion”
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