The Skin That I Live In

Why now we feel more insecure about our bodies than ever before

Daria Krauzo
Nov 5 · 4 min read

I am insecure. I think about what I look like every day. If you are an average woman who grew up in the first world, you probably do too. Have you ever wondered if you would be happier if you only had thinner thighs and shinier hair?

Daria Krauzo

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I love books, carrots and (very) long walks. I write to make sense of being human. / www.dariakrauzo.com

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