Leaving My Underwear on Top and Other Brave Moves

Today I was brave.  I went for my annual exam, which alone is an act of bravery, and I left my underwear on top of my clothes.

Now, you may be asking how is that an act of bravery?

I recently read a post about women hiding their underwear in their clothes when going to the doctor.  I laughed as I realized that I do that all the time.  As if they don’t know that I came in wearing it.  (And no, this is not the time to debate going commando.) 

But why do I hide it? 

I think it’s because it represents such an intimate part of me.  It’s something I wear close to my body.  It’s something that only a few people see.   And it can say a lot about my mood.  Granny panties mean I’m feeling blah.  Cute, colorful panties mean I’m feeling good and confident.  You get the idea.

And just like my underwear, I sometimes want to cover myself and not let people see the real me.  I want to be hidden, not seen.  I want to be safe.  But I’ve decided that change is in order.  I want to be seen.  I want to be known.  I want to be brave.

So, I left my underwear on top of my clothes.  I don’t know if the doctor even saw them, but I knew they were there.  It made me feel confident.  It made me feel strong.  It made me feel brave. 

I’m not sure what’s next for me, but I know that I want to push myself to be more honest, authentic, and brave as I live my life.  I’m excited about the possibilities…

P.S.  The next time you’re at the doctor’s office, leave your underwear on top. I dare you!