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Posts by Jamie-Hufnagle

Jamie Hufnagle is a Philadelphia native and writer with a passion for love, life, and her little dog, Webster. With an ultimate goal to write a book in the near future, her career includes technical writing, greeting card verse, magazines, poetry, short stories, and original blog posts on a variety of life topics. Connect with Jamie on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Don’t Let Anyone’s Criticism or Judgment Define Who You Are

“There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz

I was a chunky, shy little girl who was attached to my mom’s leg. She was my protector and served as a source of unconditional love.

As I left my mom’s side and went off to school, I encountered many new faces that introduced me to criticism and judgment.

Being judged by your physical attributes as an adult, in a society that constantly strives for physical perfection, is hard enough, but understanding those judgments as a little girl can be …