Mirror, mirror get off the wall
Jun 09, 2020
3 minutes
WORDS: KIM WILLIS
‘I’m not sure the invention of mirrors has been of benefit’
My reflection a mere inch from my actual face, I inspected the rapid growth of grey hairs. Suddenly, I heard the way I was mentally talking to myself. ‘These grey hairs are grim! You’re ageing rapidly. Your husband must find you so unattractive now. Look at the wrinkles! And you’ve got spots! Try harder! Be better! Be younger!’
Stepping back from the mirror, it was like I was seeing and hearing myself for the first time. Where had this stream of criticism and bullying
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