She Faced Mockery for Stretch Marks as Haters Claimed Her Husband Must Be Disgusted — Her Response Shuts Them Down

Sarah Nicole Landry, also known as The Bird’s Papaya, is dedicated to promoting self-love and acceptance. As a mother of four, she is well-known for her authentic posts, recently sharing unedited images of her stomach — stretch marks included — to champion body positivity and provide an honest look at postpartum bodies. Despite her good intentions, she quickly encountered a backlash.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for self-love and body acceptance.

Sarah Nicole Landry, known as The Bird’s Papaya to her two million followers, is a strong advocate for self-love and body acceptance. Drawing from her personal journey with body image, she inspires others by openly embracing change and cultivating confidence. This authenticity has made her a role model for those grappling with societal beauty standards.

Recently, Sarah shared an unedited bikini photo that proudly displayed her stretch marks, offering an honest glimpse of her postpartum body. Through this post, she aimed to convey that you don’t need to be ’perfect’ to deserve love.

While she received lots of support, she also faced some critical comments. Some people assumed her husband must feel “disgusted” by her stretch marks. Sarah highlighted one of the awkward questions she sometimes gets online: “Wait, your husband actually likes your stretch marks? How do you deal with that?”

Well, turns out she handles it like a champ. The video kicks off with Sarah confidently posing in a bikini, embracing her stretch marks. Suddenly, her husband swoops in, picks her up, and they share a fun, sweet moment together. On Instagram, she captioned it with, “I’m the light of his life, and they’re the lightning, next question!”

However, Sarah refused to let the negativity affect her.

She acknowledged that she never believed anyone would accept her stretch marks — least of all her husband — especially when she struggled to accept them herself. In the early years of their relationship, she hid them away, and after giving birth, she often wore T-shirts, viewing her stretch marks as a burden and a flaw to be ashamed of.

However, that perception was misguided. It stemmed from a lack of understanding that her body was simply undergoing a completely normal transformation.

Accepting her body has been a journey of ongoing growth and progress.

And it’s okay that it took her some time to unlearn those feelings and embrace the love waiting for her. She knows this may sound overly simplistic. In truth, it’s taken her nearly a decade of self-work. So, if someone’s reading this thinking, “Sure, right,” she gets it. For anyone just beginning to even consider accepting — not necessarily loving, but accepting — their body’s incredible ability to adapt and change, that’s a big step.

While she wishes she could reclaim the time she spent hiding her body, she understands that she can’t change the past. What she can do is be present in the moment and embrace herself fully, demonstrating to others that her experience is normal and shared by many. There’s no reason to hide, especially when our skin bears marks that resemble lightning strikes—something almost magical.

Sarah shared an old video of her slimmer self to emphasize the significance of embracing body changes.

In another post, she shared an old photo from her thinner days, reflecting on how bodies naturally change as we age — and how there’s no reason to stress about it.

Instead of hiding, Sarah has chosen to celebrate her body with pride, confidently showcasing her curves in sleek swimwear. She captioned the video, “I want to have a brilliant caption. I do. I wish there were words for the years and the teachings and the really hard times too. But what if I just showed you this? Just my own lived experience.”

She added that she no longer waits to feel “perfect” before showing up. Her message was clear: change can be a beautiful thing.

Sarah’s followers responded positively, expressing how deeply they connected with her message. One commenter shared, “I appreciate you so freakin’ much. So many of us struggle with body stuff. It’s refreshing and you’re just so beautiful!” Another wrote, “You are truly my inspiration in my body continues to change after cancer and two kids and it’s so wonderful to have someone to look up who I think is absolutely stunning and continues to remind me that I am beautiful at every stage.” Fans lauded her honesty and openness, with many stating that she inspires them to practice greater kindness toward themselves.

Now, fully comfortable in her own skin, Sarah takes pride in her body’s unique story, honoring her “apron belly” and stretch marks. She celebrates the way her body has evolved over the years, reminding us that it’s borne life and strength.

Sarah’s story is a beautiful reminder that our bodies are more than what we see in the mirror — they’re symbols of resilience and growth.

Her post has resonated with many, garnering over 95,000 likes and a multitude of supportive comments.

Parents shared how her message influences their families. One mom recounted that her 7-year-old daughter asked about her own stretch marks, referring to them as “sparkles” and expressing a desire to have some of her own one day. Another follower noted, “I’ve never met a grown man who cares about stretch marks or cellulite, for that matter!”

Additionally, someone confessed, “I hid my stomach from my husband for 15 years. Thanks to you, I found the courage to stop hiding, and it’s made our moments together even better.”

Be sure to check out our other article, where we’ve highlighted several outdated beauty standards that modern women should stop worrying about.