Good for you for reaching out and helping this girl.
I so understand what you went through and what she's going through. Because I didn't look like a cute teen like a cheerleader I thought I was fat and ugly. Last time I looked at my high school yearbook pictures I thought "what was she so worried about? She's beautiful"
Now that I'm in my 40's i'm more comfortable in my body. My weight is at an all time high and I feel that. But I can look at myself in a mirror and see good teeth, nice lips, georgous hair. My legs are big but there is wonderful strength there. I have short nails because of what I do and I don't moisturise my hands so I don't get oils on the fabrics or yarns I work with. My hands aren't glamorous but they're not ugly and they're functional too. I get to use them to make clothes so people feel more comfortable about themselves.
Beautiful is as beautiful does.
Could you and the nine year old talk about the parts of your bodies that you like best? How about parts of your character that are good.
Major hugs to you both!
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