We interviewed Melody Kruse, one of our favorite Hope&Her bloggers on the subject of body image and self-esteem in teens and women. Thanks to social media filters and unrealistic expectations, young women are constantly bombarded with unrealistic expectations of beauty.

It should come as no surprise that many of them are grappling with self-esteem issues. But here’s the thing—if you’re finding your identity anywhere but in Christ, you’re always going to feel inadequate.