These essays... wow! These are the best of 600 essays about body image by young women aged 13 19 from across Canada. You name it, these young women have a personal experience with it, ranging from:

• Eating disorders

• Depression and anxiety attacks

• Developing breasts, shopping for a first bra

• Body hair: To shave or not to shave

• Body piercing, tattoos, hair dyes, driving Mom insane

• Dancing, including belly dancing

• Physical as well as mental self torture

• The ecstasy of sport, being strong

• Dealing with unwanted touching

• Discovery of the body''s secret places

• Living with disabilities

• The body in relation to cultural traditions

• Feeling ugly, feeling beautiful, feeling whole

• Gaining confidence and self awareness