self-acceptance
noun
self-ac·cep·tance
ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.—
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True self-acceptance: Slater is steadily getting there, inch-by-inch, wave-by-wave, song-by-song.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Here, the filmmaker talks to Deadline about overcoming challenges, self-acceptance and subverting stereotypes for immigrant families.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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People who identify as transgender may also need mental health help just to determine what their identity is, to come to terms with it and to find self-acceptance.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
One day after posting a mirror selfie showing off her body in a two-piece, The Drew Barrymore Show correspondent, 64, responded to people who criticized the photo while opening up about her years-long journey to self-acceptance.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Here, the filmmaker talks to Deadline about overcoming challenges, self-acceptance and subverting stereotypes for immigrant families.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Related article How a Supreme Court decision on health care bans for transgender youth could impact trans people nationwide
People who identify as transgender may also need mental health help just to determine what their identity is, to come to terms with it and to find self-acceptance.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
One day after posting a mirror selfie showing off her body in a two-piece, The Drew Barrymore Show correspondent, 64, responded to people who criticized the photo while opening up about her years-long journey to self-acceptance.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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