article_snippet.sent: Lillian was in awe at the first burlesque show Lillian ever saw, immediately resolving to try it Lillian.
article_snippet.sent: Lillian began performing in 2012, and says the experience has been both empowering and incredibly body-positive.
article_snippet.sent: While the first time Lillian performed Lillian was nervous about people seeing Lillian arms jiggle, once Lillian did it, Lillian felt like Lillian could 'walk through fire'.
article_snippet.sent: Now, whenever Lillian's feeling insecure, Lillian can think back to that first performance; Lillian recommends other people find a similar 'courage reference' - a moment you felt brave that you can think back to at times when you feel more insecure and afraid.
article_snippet.sent: : Lillian said Lillian was nervous before Lillian first performance because of how Lillian arms looked, but now Lillian feels great about Lillian body .
article_snippet.sent: I’ve never been so happy in all my life,' Lillian wrote for xoJane. '
article_snippet.sent: I mean nice people and body-positivity - are winning,' Lillian said.