My Body Reminds Me of All It’s Been Through
I was looking in the mirror at my shape and size and was thoroughly disgusted by what I saw. Initially,…
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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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By Her View From Home I Will Not Shame My Body the Way My Mother Did
The words we say about ourselves are powerful. Not only do they impact us, but they also influence the way…
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Middle School Me Would be Prescribed Diet Pills Today and It Makes Me Feel Sick
In middle school, I once opened a letter from the school addressed to my parents. These envelopes usually contained progress…
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My Eating Disorder Began Before I Was Born
My mother and her intense body image issues were projected on me from birth. I was told the moment they…
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You Look Great In Those Skinny Jeans (and It’s Time To Believe It)
My parents recently decided it was finally time to clean out my childhood bedroom and bathroom after over a decade…
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By Adam Lowe You Are Worth Everything
Ever play the game Truth or Dare as a kid? I’m sure you did, pretty much everyone has, I know…
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Breaking Up With the Bully In the Mirror
First, I made friends with myself. I don’t know when or how it begins, but if you’ve ever battled insecurity,…
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Dear Body, I’m Sorry I Haven’t Treated You Well
Dear body, I’m sorry I haven’t treated you well. After everything you’ve done for me, you would think I’d be…
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I Want a Body That Tells the Truth
I’ve decided I don’t want a body that lies. I'm going to embrace a body that tells the truth. I…
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By Moriah Couch I Want To Love My Body, But I Struggle
I remember being 10 years old and having my first experience with not liking my body. I learned from that…
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At Night, I’m Alone With My Shame
I feel it coming on every night. After the kids are in bed and the dishwasher is loaded, it washes…
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