We asked Canadian Writer and YMC Member Olfa Turki to share what makes her an unstoppable mom. Read Olfa’s story...
Too often, young girls feel so insecure about their bodies that it prevents them from doing an activity that they love. This is so sad because these activities not only give girls a chance to form life-long friendships and learn new skills, but can be really beneficial to self-esteem if they can overcome the insecurities. I know how they feel!
It happened to me
When I was 15, I started playing tennis. I loved that activity! It was fun, speed and felt so good! But I had some weight issues. When I put the shorts on, I felt so ugly! The look of the others made me feel miserable. I was good at this sport! I won nearly all the time and my coach signed me up for tournaments! But I quit! I was so scared that the crowd found me ugly and fat in the shorts. I couldn’t stand it! I regret it today. I wish my parents encouraged me but they didn’t. “Fat girls do not wear shorts,” they used to say. I often wonder how far I could have gone in the sport if I hadn’t been too insecure to stay with it. Sadly, 6 out of 10 girls avoid activities because they feel badly about the way they look.
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