The Natalie Trusdale Blog: self-esteem building articles for your growth

Why does body image feel louder, more consuming, or more emotionally intense when you have ADHD? Not just an insecure moment, but the kind where one comment sticks to your ribs. One photo can spiral your whole mood. One subtle shift in someone’s tone makes you question your face, your stomach, your outfit, your worth. […]

If you’ve ever tried to use a self-love quote and found yourself thinking, “That doesn’t feel true for me,” you’re not alone. Reading “You are enough” when you feel anything but enough can feel like trying to plaster something pretty over something painful. So instead of offering phrases that just sound nice, I want to […]

Most conversations about body image focus on how we feel about ourselves in isolation, what we think when we look in the mirror, how we judge our appearance, or how we feel when we see photos of ourselves. But body image doesn’t stay contained inside us. It quietly shapes how we show up in our […]