Freedom Quest
Another in the “coming to terms with my body” journey.
these photo shoots have been a remarkable eye opening experience for me, and they have given me freedom to explore areas of my life i have kept hidden for too long. i still have issues- my arms are still crossed- but nothing like i had 4 months ago when i joined this site.
what a great bunch of beautiful people i have found here…
taken and posted July 3, 2009
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Erika .
I admire this. xx
by the way I really like the tones in this shot. :)
rubyjo replied
thanks erika, i appreciate you- and i love playing with the tones in black and white. :)
Doug Greenwald
I applaud your bravery and still believe you have nothing to be ashamed of.
rubyjo replied
ahhh, doug- you’re a sweety, thanks so much.
AFogArty
Just scratching each others back babe.
Great photo and thank you also.
rubyjo replied
thanks Adrian, appreciate it.
KNGodin
Your arms may be crossed but you’re not clenching your fists… that’s something! ;)
rubyjo replied
this is true, progress babes. and i wondered if anyone would catch that… :)
Shelly Hiebert
Uncross those arms and give me a hug hun :) I love what you are doing….I love this image of you! And I agree….what a great bunch of people here for sure. Looking forward to your next brilliant image of self discovery Rubyjo ;)
rubyjo replied
hugs baby!!! starting to run put of parts haha
have a few more ideas with the parts then i think i will do the final image and maybe a combination image. i appreciate your continued support- you are such a jewel :)
Selkie
Yay :). This is wonderful, and i’m so very proud of/for you for having the tetas to do these recent works, Ruby. xoxox
rubyjo replied
ahhh, thanks selkie, getting there darling.
linaji
rubyjo replied
ah, thank you linaji, i appreciate the feature!
ArcadiaTempest
I get you….I love your blossom unfolding…..I can see that even though the arms are folded..it is more about the whole feeling of this that makes me feel so good about you as a woman who is such a real woman…XX
rubyjo replied
yes, you get me.
thanks arcadia, and i love that analogy- blossom unfolding- another of your phrases i will tuck back and return to.
:)
ArcadiaTempest
Oh and I just lurve the jeans!
rubyjo replied
kickass jeans, aren’t they! lol
Lorena Maria
Oh just lovely. This is so meaningfull… Let’s uncrossed those arms and let me give you a big hug.. Ruby.. you’re not alone!! XX
rubyjo replied
i’ll take that big hug Lorena Lo! Thanks for the supportive comments :)
Colleen Milburn
BEAUTIFUL!!
rubyjo replied
aw thank you Colleen, such a sweet thing to say.
Shoaib .
ur one of the bravest peeps i know
and damn hot bod too !!! lol hahah i can say that cuz i love ya
thanks for being a great friend !
rubyjo replied
haha, baby you can tell me i have a hot bod anyday :)
and thank you for being a great friend too- mwah
rubyjo
Thanks for the feature in Everyday Women!
Vicki Ferrari
Go Girl! :)) Inspirational! (but you already know that I hope!) :)
rubyjo replied
thanks my dear vicki! appreciate your support as always…
jacqleen
rubyjo…........I admit….I am sooooooo happy to be here and watch this journey to your FREEDOM ….I LOVE and admire your courage….and THIS is a MASTERPIECE In Making :)))
and i did notice how you left that unbotton jean alone :))) good girl :) xxxx
rubyjo replied
jacqleen darling, you are the first to comment on the jeans being unbuttoned. I so appreciate your comments and thank you for calling it a Masterpiece in Making… makes me want to write that on my skin somewhere… :)
Paul Gana
I don’t know why, but for some reason this photo makes me think you should be wearing a Harley Davidson shirt =D
rubyjo replied
Hey Moses, i have a HD shirt i could be wearing- is that a request because i might just do that….
:)
Cassey
You’re like an onion blossom, slowly peeling away the layers to the fresh, still core. I love this journey you’re taking and allowing us to witness. You’re beautiful my friend, so beautiful.
rubyjo replied
thanks cassidy, onion blossom- does that mean i will make you cry as i peel away the layers?
and beautiful- ditto my friend.
micklyn
This is awesome work, I feel such a strong sense of identifying with the image, the description… wonderful.
rubyjo replied
why thank you micklyn, and i am glad you feel it is wonderful, makes me smile :)
madworld
WHoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, miss ruby. What a tidy little body you have you secret squirrel, this is an awesome shot!! Well done you x
rubyjo replied
thank you madwoman, and i had to look up secret squirrel lolol
Paul Gana
honka honka toot toot, yeah put on the HD shirt
rubyjo replied
will do- after this series is over which might be years from now lolol
Rod Adams
Looking good American Woman!!
rubyjo replied
now that would have been a good title for this pic- American Woman.
thank you, Donald….
Thomas Simunsen
wow, very seductive, love the top button open and tone. Excellent
rubyjo replied
thanks Thomas, that button undone is a step for me and i appreciate you noticing that. :)
Thomas Simunsen
you’re a sexy looking girl even in jeans and a singlet.
rubyjo replied
hey Tom, somehow i missed this comment (sorry!) and what a comment to miss- geeze- thanks darling! :)
Mike Rowley
Hey, Rube. I gotta say, the more I see of you, the more I get to know that there is some TRUE beauty in this otherwise rather crappy world.
rubyjo replied
Sir Rowley! where you been? this crappy world getting to you? thanks for that awesome comment, you always lift my spirits :)
Mike Rowley
Yes, Rube. I’m afraid this crappy world is getting to me. Have been laying low. Also: my computer has shuttled off to silicon heaven. Have to use the town library computer in the meantime. Limited access. Nemind, always good to talk to you.
rubyjo replied
awwww, sir rowley, sorry to hear that. so your computerless? guess you are back to scribbling masterpieces on scraps of paper then… :)
Tracey Mac
You gorgeous thing, this is amazing and I’m loving your journey.

Like a butterfly emerging after years of darkness, how very beautiful, I can relate to this so well.
Proud of you girl!!
xox
rubyjo replied
awww thanks Tracey, you really made my day with those words :)
xxoo
mobii
This is a wonderful shot Rubyjo. Nothing has the impact that B/W does.
rubyjo replied
thank you mobii, i love black and white also, and i appreciate your kind comments
Noewi
I like this a lot. Great contrast!
rubyjo replied
thank you Noewi, you made me smile :)
Tanya McCalmon
I love this shot. The body language speaks to me. You have chosen B&W as your preferred finish for this piece, but the open button on the jeans suggests that you are starting to accept that huge grey area in between…
rubyjo replied
oh yeah, Tanya, slowly but surely. that’s an insightful comment, thanks :)
rubyjo
Thanks to American Patriot for the feature! YAY
Christie Moses
OH wow yeah :) Self portraits are such an amazing journey of discovery. I just started them since i joined RB and have become a little more comfortable with myself.
One day you will uncross those arms and embrace your beauty completely :) Maybe you already have….xoxo
rubyjo replied
ahhh, thank you lovely Christie
i’m getting better every day… :)
Isa Rodriguez
gosh. i know this sounds crude.. but I would love to have your boobies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yuo knockout you ..my hubby here says you are hot hot hot
rubyjo replied
hahahaha
can i meet your husband? lol
and Isa darling, maybe i’m holding those boobies up for a reason, liiiiiike, maybe they don’t want to hold themselves up anymore? haha!
Sarah Bentvelzen 11 days ago
This is so gorgeous! I wish I had that waist, lol! :)
rubyjo replied 8 days ago
awww Sarah, how sweet a comment is that! Thank you :)