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Valerie Bertinellidoesnt want to play nice when it comes to unsolicited opinions about her body.

It all started when Valerie posted a mirror selfie showcasing her figure in a two-piece outfit.

TheDrew Barrymore Showcorrespondent then posted a follow-up post, touching upon what the road to self-acceptance is like.

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We are in this together, she began her post.

She then addressed those who sit in judgment of her body and the photo.

I have dealt with judgment my entire life starting from when I was a young girl.

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie

The formerFood connection starsaid it was her character that she truly wanted to focus on.

Am I kind to people?

When Im not kind, what is in my way?

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie

Is it my ego or my emotions?

How can I change and grow to be the best version of me today.

In this body, she wrote.

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie

I have no power over someone elses judgment of me and now I have no interest.

I dont care what you think of my body.

I dont care what you think about my posting about it.

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie

For the first time in my life, I love my body as it is.

Ever, she concluded.

My clothes still fit; my jeans still zip up, she continued.

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie

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Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back At Critics Who “Sit In Judgment” Of Her Bikini Selfie