I Hide My Feet Even From Myself

I keep my socks on, even when I’m alone. I tell myself it’s because my feet are cold, but really, it’s so I don’t have to look at the cracked skin and calluses. Every night, I promise I’ll do the whole routine—soak, scrub, lotion, repeat. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I just stare at my heels and wonder how something so small can make me feel so ugly. It’s weird, how embarrassed I am by something no one else notices. I’ve canceled plans because I didn’t want to wear sandals. I’ve bought foot creams that sit unopened, like maybe the packaging will fix me. I know it’s just skin, but it feels like proof I’m not taking care of myself. Or maybe it’s proof that no matter how much I try, I’ll never be as soft as I want to be. #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #Beauty #Skincare