After my car accident in 2011, I’ve often felt very sad to see my scars and think of that devastating event and the months of recovery that followed. I’m so grateful to have survived the crash and the spine surgery, jaw reconstruction, tracheostomy, etc., and it’s tough for me to admit, but I used to feel incredibly embarrassed about how self-conscious I was about my scars. I would have angry thoughts like, “Catrina, you’re alive! Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Who cares if you’re ugly, you’re breathing.” I would constantly shame myself for feeling insecure (which would then make me feel even more insecure. Sounds crazy, right?) and, looking back on it, I just didn’t have the tools to help. Now, after lots of ongoing therapy and incredible love and support from those around me, I’m truthfully seeing my scars in a different light. Strength, Growth, Beauty! And in celebration of this body that I’m no longer ashamed of, my amazing fiancé arranged this photoshoot a couple weeks ago at Lola Melani Photography. Endless thankyou’s to Walker, Lola, Vladlena, Deuce, Jeffrey, and Michel for the beautiful photos and video.

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