recently became obsessed with this twitter thread of big nose appreciation, and as well as swooning in the face of so much beauty and being inspired to get dolled up and snap these pics, i learned some important things:
1. many ppl in the replies said their insecurity/complex stemmed from a cruel, throwaway comment from a friend, internet stranger, partner or ex. mine did too; 11 years later it still sometimes gets me in front of the mirror, drawing a dotted "cut here" line with eyeliner down the bridge. the more we do to "normalise" (bc ofc they're bloody normal!!!! most of the world are not in fact born w delicate ski slope button noses!!!!!) hooked, bulbous, wide, bumpy noses, the less likely they are to be picked on or singled out as different. we also need to stop brushing off bullying as lighthearted teasing/humour within friendships and partnerships and highlight the lasting impact it can have.
2. i could physically feel the mental boost of seeing hundreds of people with noses like mine, accompanied by positive comments, in such quick succession. follow tags and accounts that celebrate the body parts you're insecure of; aspire to those users' joy and confidence instead of the before/after surgery photos you end up scrolling (i know u do. it's ok)
3. i want to be part of this community. i remember the gorgeous lady in the airport with the big strong nose who, as a depressed self hating teen, i gazed at like she was heaven sent. i want to be that for someone else. i want to save money for holidays and charity and food, not changing/chopping up the face that resembles my grandma's and mum's.
4. i will have more sobbing panic attacks in front of mirrors or small heart sinking moments catching my reflection in shop windows. i will also have days like this, bopping round my room, clicking finger guns at the mirror. i have hope there will be less and less of the first and more of the second.
