Scars, Strength, and Self-Love: Tink
After more than a year of waiting, her session day finally arrived. She’d known Julie since she was four years old, so there was no question where she wanted to be when she was ready to do something just for herself.
She walked in with nerves buzzing, unsure of how it would all unfold, but ready to trust the process. After seeing so many women leave this studio glowing, she hoped she might finally feel that way too. Here’s her story, in her own words:
Her why:
“I lost myself. I thought that moving to a different state would allow me to redevelop a new me. I was good for a couple of years, however, I decided to get into a relationship. That relationship was the worst I have ever been in. What I had started to rebuild, during the 2 ½ years being completely single, he managed to take from me. He took that, and so much more. He stripped me of my self worth, self esteem, self confidence, honestly, I lost my dignity as well.
Set by Victoria’s Secret.
Her biggest concerns:
I felt so unattractive. I’m right in the heart of menopause at the age of 48, and I truly did not believe I could ever see myself as sexy again. I was in a car accident a few years ago that left me with some gruesome scars (both mentally and physically). Not to mention, I cannot lose weight now, no matter how hard I try.
Her experience:
How did I feel during my session? This question has so many different answers I could take! I definitely felt prepared! Julie, Macy, and Kylie walk you through every detail you could possibly need for your upcoming session! Okay, I may have had an extra year to prepare due to having a shattered wrist for my original appointment, but that is beside the point. Just one more scar to make me feel less than pretty. I had fake nails on, so I could not even dress myself. Outfit #1: I tried. I came out needing my bra hooked, my thigh highs put on, and my stilettos fastened. Outfit 2: I thought about going to the lingerie closet to get dressed, but Julie, Ky, and Macy assured me that I wouldn’t offend them with my naked body. So they helped me right there with the rest of the session! Literally completely naked, all rolls and scars out, yet, they did not bat an eye.
To anyone reading:
I have been telling all of my friends about Julie Boudoir for years! I am able to look at them and visualize just how beautiful, how sexy, how amazing they will look! I was never able to believe that I could… until I sat in front of the computer with Macy! Ladies, this team is SO much better than you could possibly imagine… Book a session! Even if you go with something small, just to experience the magic! You will not regret it! It will probably make you up your package, but it is so worth it. Take it from me. My 7 hour drive turned into a 2 ½ day trip up, because I have numerous auto-immune disorders that can cause the smallest task (such as moving my hands) to be extremely difficult at times; or perhaps getting severely sick due to overstimulation… But guess what? I will be going back up in a few short months to do it again! Sometimes a girl just needs to feel special.”
-Tink
A reminder of who she is:
She thought she was just booking a photoshoot. What she got was a reminder of everything she still is. She was leaving with a piece of herself she thought she’d lost. Confidence. Joy. And a reminder that this version of her is beautiful, scars and all.
She fell so in love with her gallery that the Emerald Collection was the perfect fit, and now, she’s already planning her next session to do it all over again. 🖤 The 7 hour, 2 1/2 day trip, was absolutely worth it. Start your own session below ↡↡↡
