Wow, Eagle, that's so interesting about not recognizing yourself. I had such low self-esteem (read no self-esteem) for so long that I never recognized any positive characteristics. When I saw my TV tape, I was thinking that I'd wish I'd known how cute I turned out to be. I recognized myself for the woman I had become. Whereas before, as a child and young adult, I did have that disocciation or disengagment you speak of, where I could not connect the image portrayed with my self. You know why? Because I had no self. The image was an empty shell. Now that I feel fulfilled, I see my self in all the dimensions, and fully connect the image (be it reflection or film or photo) as me. And I like it. Except I feel younger than my 51 years, so I expect a younger image. I think that's because I lost about 20 years of my inner life while my outer flesh kept aging. Yes, I see my mother in my reflection the older I get. I'm glad to hear you are getting good feedback. Way to go! That may be a good point about not being used to seeing yourself without your glasses. You were so many years with them, and only 2 without. Love and Light, Lynn