Critics Claimed Her Husband Must Be Repulsed by Her Stretch Marks — Her Powerful Response Silenced Them
Sarah Nicole Landry, popularly known as The Bird’s Papaya, champions self-love and acceptance. As a mom of four, she’s gained recognition for her honest content, including unedited photos of her stomach—stretch marks and all—to promote body positivity and showcase the reality of postpartum bodies. However, her posts were met with a surge of criticism.
Sarah Nicole Landry, better known as The Bird’s Papaya to her two million followers, is a passionate advocate for self-love and body acceptance. Drawing from her personal journey with body image, she inspires others to embrace their uniqueness and challenge societal beauty standards.
In a recent post, Sarah shared an unedited photo of herself in a bikini, proudly displaying her stretch marks—a genuine glimpse of her postpartum body. Her message was clear: perfection isn’t a prerequisite for deserving love.
While Sarah received plenty of support, she also faced some harsh criticism. Some commenters speculated that her husband must feel “disgusted” by her stretch marks. Highlighting the awkward questions she occasionally gets online, Sarah shared one: “Wait, your husband actually likes your stretch marks? How do you deal with that?”
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Her response? Pure brilliance. In a video, Sarah confidently poses in a bikini, proudly showcasing her stretch marks. Moments later, her husband playfully swoops in, lifts her up, and they share a sweet, lighthearted moment together. On Instagram, she captioned it perfectly: “I’m the light of his life, and they’re the lightning. Next question!”
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Sarah’s followers were quick to share how deeply her message resonated with them. One wrote, “I want to feel that way too. What are the steps? Need help.” Another shared, “Going through a tough time with my child’s health… I’d love to gain 10 pounds and feel better like you.” Many praised her honesty and vulnerability, saying she inspires them to treat themselves with more compassion.
Now fully at ease in her own skin, Sarah takes pride in the unique story her body tells. She embraces her “apron belly” and stretch marks, celebrating how her body has transformed over the years. For her, it’s a testament to the life and strength it has carried.
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Parents shared how Sarah’s message positively impacts their families. One mom mentioned her 7-year-old daughter, who referred to her own stretch marks as “sparkles” and said she hoped to have some herself one day. Another follower chimed in, saying, “I’ve never met a grown man who cares about stretch marks or cellulite, for that matter!”