Body Image Issues are something I am sadly no stranger to. It doesn't matter how much I weigh, or how often I exercise, negative self image is something that I have struggled with my whole life. Sadly, it turns out I am by far not the only one to experience this. Body image issues are universal and heavily prevalent in the LGBTQ and Bear communities, and it is something that should be discussed more openly and freely. With that in mind, this is Part 1 of my Body Image series, where I go into detail about my own body image issues, with an explanation into why I developed them, and how I am working through them. The point is many of us have body image concerns, but we aren't alone, and perhaps together we can find ways to get support to overcome them.