How Breast Reduction Changed My Self-Image

After breast reduction surgery, there’s often a moment no one warns you about: you look in the mirror and don’t recognize yourself. 

Even if the surgery was your choice — and you’re happy with the results — your reflection can feel unfamiliar. In this Spark, Shelley Beyer names that emotional moment with compassion and clarity.

She shares her own story of reconnecting with her body after surgery and offers a gentle reminder that your healing isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, too. 

This episode is for anyone adjusting to a new version of themselves and learning to let their identity catch up with their reflection.

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