I embrace my body, and I embrace everything about myself.

I was brought up in a household of chaos and I never felt stable at home. At a really young age, I decided I was never going to feel helpless, I was never going to feel weak around a man, and I was never going to rely on anyone. Independence was a big, big thing for me.

Bruises fade father, but the pain remains the same. And I still remember how you kept me so afraid.

I was brought up in a household of chaos and I never felt stable at home.

Being too thin. Being bigger. I've been criticized for being on both sides of the scale.

Certain people want to see me solely as a pop act, but there are many different sides to Christina Aguilera besides the pop girl.

I like my body when I have curves. We all come indifferent shapes and sizes, and this is something to celebrate.