Forgot to post before midnight, but here is the first selfie of 2016. I made a goal to take a selfie everyday this year because I want to promote positive body image and accept who I am. I am a disabled, heavyset author living in Southern California and hoping to make a name for myself as an author and YouTuber. The support you guys showed me last year has given me the confidence to go after my dreams and to accept myself completely. Join me in making 2016 a year of acceptance, love and a year we accomplish great things individually and as a community. Share your selfies with me by tagging me @authoranthonyavina and using the hashtag #AuthorAAvinaSelfieaDay2016 or just #authoranthonyavina #selfie #selfies #selfiechallenge #selfieaday #selfieaday2016 #positive #positivebodyimage #acceptance #goals #avinavlogs #selfienation

This is a subject close to my heart. Too often mental health is belittled or used in jest in everyday conversation. No one can truly understand what a person suffering from such an illness is going through or how damaging and hurtful using these words as adjectives can be. So please, help me in ending the stigma around mental health and help those who suffer from it feel loved, supported, and accepted. #mentalhealth #awareness #acceptance #bipolarawareness #health #love (at Avina Vlogs: Link in Bio!)