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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
I wanted to express my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to anyone reading this and/or visiting my channel in any capacity. I've recently taken a step away from social media as I have been managing my personal matters and giving them the attention and priority with which they deserve to be handled. I shall return to this space when I'm ready to upload again. In the meantime I wish everyone well. Thank you again for being here; and for your patience and understanding during my absence. xx
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Iām addressing this again, although Iāve already done so, because I recognize that there are always going to be newcomers to my channel (and also I donāt expect every person to watch every video or read all the comments). But I continually get asked if Iāve had Botox, fillers or other injections in my face, and/or cosmetic surgery. The answer is no. I never have, and I never will. I typically am not a person who says āneverā¦ā but I know myself very well, and with certain things, I DO know that I never will do____ (such & such). Examples for me would be bungee jumping, trying hard drugs, and getting cosmetic procedures of any kind. That is my personal choice. I have no desire to alter my face with injections or have body modifications of any sort done to me. At the same time, I donāt judge others who do, because it comes down to personal autonomy. Itās certainly not my place to judge what other people do or donāt do with their bodies.
And while itās a valid question (especially when talking about tretinoin and anti-aging-related topics), what I donāt appreciate is the assumption or presumption that I must have had āwork doneā on my faceāthat itās impossible for me to look the way I look with topical skincare and a healthy lifestyle and looking after myself for over 2 decades because Iāve actively chosen to make that level of personal investment in myself. I have nothing to hide. I will always be transparent. I am this way in life and on YouTube. There are those who ask kindly, and Iām not addressing those individuals here. Itās those who ask in an accusatory fashion, however, that I find to be terribly uncouth.
Lack of manners aside, I suppose I could take it as an inadvertent compliment for someone to tell me that they canāt believe Iām all natural; that I must have done some artificial procedure(s) in order to look this way. The fact is that I donāt have perfect skin (or perfect anything!!) by any means, but Iām satisfied and, at the end of the day, the state of my skin is certainly not on my list of so-called complaints. I have acne scars, I have hyperpigmentation, birthmarks & freckles, and I have little fine lines/wrinkles when I stretch my face (which I don't do on purpose, because why encourage that which is preventable). No, I do not have deep-set lines. I feel very fortunate. Iām sure eventually I will! Itās going to be OKAY. I do want to say that, having used tretinoin since I was 21 yrs old has made it so that a lot of premature aging (namely wrinkling) has gotten MASSIVELY delayed in my case. Iāve been able to preserve a huge portion of my facial youth because of how young I was when I started treating my skin with tretinoin. I recognize that, and thatās WHY I talk so often about tretinoin on my channelāto give credit where credit is due. But youāll also notice (hopefully) that I continuously emphasize lifestyleāthe whole picture. Itās actually the combination of all these things, plus of course my genetics. (Certain features like my very plump & full cheeks are just my anatomy. I've been both complimented AND insulted for my "plump & perky cheeks" or "full face" or, conversely, my "pie/moon/ugly fat face.")
And while nobody "needs" things like Botox and/or fillers, I will just say very bluntly (because if you couldnāt tell Iām in a blunt/bold mood right now lol) that, using tretinoin consistently, and for so long, has made it so that I DONāT NEED those things; nor am I interested in injections or cosmetic procedures because, all things considered, I'm totally satisfied with the results from my topical treatment. So much pressure exists in our culture. We live in an image-centric, beauty-obsessed society, and it is what it is. But there also seems to be a strangeā¦reverse shaming (???) phenomenon that happens to people like me who very apparently take care of themselves diligently, and we get called liars or phonies; that we MUST be lying.
I realize that I donāt owe anyone an explanationānot to this or anything else, frankly. I felt compelled to speak my mind about this topic. I think it's a good talking point. So feel free to comment down below your response and feelings and whatever else it stirs in you. I'd be curious to know others' thoughts on all of this, and we can have a meaningful discussion if you wish. I can't always reply to everyone's comments, but I assure you that I read everything you all write.
I needed to get this off my chest. Again, this is not directed at those whoāve asked me plainly and kindly whether Iāve had Botox or fillers done. I have no problem answering with a simple ānoā and leaving it as a simple question with a simple answer, because thatās all thatās really necessary. (Meanwhile, clearly none of this lengthy rant is necessary; nonetheless, Iāve provided it, lol.)
It's only when I receive this questionāitās not actually a question but rather an accusationāwith a particular tone that makes me side eye such remarks. I can ascertain from the tone of their comment that theyāve already decided in their mind that Iām lying. So, what then is the point of asking me? If you cannot take me on my word, about this or anything else I talk about on my channel, then Iām afraid nothing I say thereafter is likely to change your mind, am I correct? If someone has preemptively decided to label me as a liar or fake, then thereās probably very little (if anything) I could say to have them believe otherwise. The wonderful thing about telling the truth is that itās the truth, regardless of whether itās believed or not. Truth is fact; and the truth remains as such. It has legs and it will stand.
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I hope you've had a fine week! My ability to tend to my channel has diminished significantly as of late, due to shifting priorities and my attention being needed elsewhere (some exciting happenings in my life)! As I am unable to post with any regularity for the time being and foreseeable future, I'm stepping away from this space until I can make the proper time for this hobby again. If and when I'm able to create content, I will of course do so and you shall see me then. I wish you wellness and luck!! xx
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Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I'm thinking of doing an "ask me anything" video. If this would be of interest to you, please feel free to leave a question for me in this space; and depending on how many are amassed, I shall select a reasonable number of questions to answer in an upcoming video. Have a peaceful weekend.
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I've just read the comments all of you have left in this space, and I would like to thank you. I am completely overwhelmed by your words of support, well wishes and kindness. I am grateful for your understanding and patience with me. I hope to return very soon.
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YouTube has been low on my priority list as private work matters currently require my full attention, energy and focus. I'm taking each day as it comes, and for the foreseeable future, I am uncertain when I will resume filming and subsequently uploading on my channel. In the meantime, stay well and take care.
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For those who are interested, I've pinned a comment on my most recent video updating my current health status and answering a question left by numerous people, hopefully providing some clarification (although I myself am admittedly lacking certainty based on the very nature of this circumstance). I'm taking this time to focus on my recovery and taking care of myself in hopes of restoring my health. I plan to return when I feel it appropriate for me to do so. In the meantime, I wish you all well. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Jennifer Myers is a Kripalu Certified RYTĀ® 200 Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Functional Medicine Certified Health & Wellness Coach.