The New Dove “Cost of Beauty” Ad Absolutely Gutted Me and I Cannot Stop Crying
Sensitive Content Warning: The following article features images and discussion about body appearance and eating disorders that may be upsetting…
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Sensitive Content Warning: The following article features images and discussion about body appearance and eating disorders that may be upsetting…
Continue ReadingThe words we say about ourselves are powerful. Not only do they impact us, but they also influence the way…
Continue ReadingIn middle school, I once opened a letter from the school addressed to my parents. These envelopes usually contained progress…
Continue ReadingMy mother and her intense body image issues were projected on me from birth. I was told the moment they…
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Secret has never made me cry before. I haven't shopped there in years, and I steer away from their…
Continue ReadingEditor's note: This post discusses anorexia/eating disorders I happened to overhear my daughter’s online meet for health class. The topic…
Continue ReadingI remember the day you were born. The nurses were amazed by the volume and color of your lips; they…
Continue ReadingDear Ed, I first met you in eighth grade. I did not know you by name for a while, but…
Continue ReadingAs far back as I can remember, I attached my value to my size. I can clearly recall sitting at…
Continue ReadingLooking at the bullet list of my life, it is obvious that I am accomplished, happy, and healthy: -Ph.D. -Happily…
Continue ReadingWe don't say the word fat in our home. There are lots of good reasons and I've come to write…
Continue ReadingYou might think that is a joke. People joke about it all the time. But for me it really is…
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