A dear friend of mine came to me about this concept some time ago and it was definitely a new one for me. When I do shoots with people, they ask me how should the pose, and I tell them “show me you” and we’ll go from there. I didn’t need to with Marie. Marie is Marie at all times. I can speak on this experience forever, but I’ll let her speak on her own behalf.
@shimmerlarie :
"My whole identity ever since I could remember was “The girl with a big chest”. I am so much more than that. My decision was based upon who I felt as a person. I’ve never felt so comfortable in my own skin. I am Marie, the person who is know for their love of others and the art of dance. I literally and mentally took a load of my shoulders. Anyone who is anyone deserves to love their body and have gender affirming care. The decision to remove my nipples was for both health and mental reasons. A sweet friend once told me, “ You will always will be beautiful in every stage of your life.” It’s true for me just as it should be for you. Love yourself now and tomorrow and the next day. I learned to love my chest even when I was a size F and now I love myself as a size C with no nips! I am Marie also know as Shimmer (my performer name). I am a mom, a drag and burlesque artist and a supporting friend. I will continue to love myself in every stage of my life as you should too!"
@shimmerlarie :
"My whole identity ever since I could remember was “The girl with a big chest”. I am so much more than that. My decision was based upon who I felt as a person. I’ve never felt so comfortable in my own skin. I am Marie, the person who is know for their love of others and the art of dance. I literally and mentally took a load of my shoulders. Anyone who is anyone deserves to love their body and have gender affirming care. The decision to remove my nipples was for both health and mental reasons. A sweet friend once told me, “ You will always will be beautiful in every stage of your life.” It’s true for me just as it should be for you. Love yourself now and tomorrow and the next day. I learned to love my chest even when I was a size F and now I love myself as a size C with no nips! I am Marie also know as Shimmer (my performer name). I am a mom, a drag and burlesque artist and a supporting friend. I will continue to love myself in every stage of my life as you should too!"
