Music can be healing. It can make us feel understood, less alone, more hopeful. In these ways, listening to music is an essential form of self-care for many people, including people recovering from eating disorders. Below are ten songs that I have found incredibly empowering or relatable for me on Read more…
So? She is also one of my heroes. I just finished reading Marilyn Wann’s 1998 book (based on her zine by the same name), Fat!So? Because You Don’t Have to Apologize for your Size. When I started reading Fat!So?, I began transcribing quotes and thinking about what I would write about this book, Read more…
People with “atypical” anorexia can suffer from the same severe and even deadly medical and psychological impacts as people with anorexia. However, clinicians, indoctrinated into diet culture, often prescribe weight loss (i.e., diet and exercise) for people with higher-weight anorexia.
The message that I found most helpful in this book was this: I need to accept myself at a higher weight.
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with Anonymous Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy and eating disorders and describes certain eating disorder behaviors. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline. Call (800) 931-2237, Read more…
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with A.B. 1. Describe the most important aspects of your identity in one to three sentences. I am a working professional, a mother to a toddler and soon-to-be newborn, a supportive wife, and a friend. 2. With which of these Read more…
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with S.F. Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy and eating disorders. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline. Call (800) 931-2237, or use the “Click to Read more…
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with my sister, Jenna Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy, miscarriage, unwanted pregnancies, and racism. 1. Describe the most important aspects of your identity in one to three sentences. This is tricky for me because core components Read more…
The Intersection of Identity, Pregnancy, and Body Image An Interview with A.R. Trigger warning: This post has content related to pregnancy and fatphobia. There is a brief use of explicit language. 1. Describe the most important aspects of your identity in one to three sentences? My identity is probably best Read more…
Pregnancy is a miracle. It is simply amazing that a female body can grow an entire human being. However, perhaps due to shame, we rarely talk about the fact that pregnancy is also a traumatic experience for most women. The topic of pregnancy alone is often heartbreaking for people who Read more…
