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For the folks who are losing it
The first two paragraphs of the thought below deserve a content note for violence and fat hatred, though the rest doesn’t. Please protect yourself as needed. I got my first death wish this week. One of my anti-diet Facebook posts was apparently shared in a Facebook group for bodybuilders that spends some of their effort…
Size contrition, part 3: Fuck flattering
As we consider the concept of size contrition, let’s look at the “fuck flattering” trend that’s been sweeping the body positivity movement. On its face, “fuck flattering” is a rejection of size contrition and the forbearance it can generate. There’s a great article by Alysse D’alessandro at The Body is Not An Apology that talks…
{The Body Liberation Guide} Fat hatred: Simple machines
Hi friend, The situation in Gaza is weighing on me so much this week, as is the grief of Palestinians and Jews at the occupation of Palestinian land by the state of Israel.Ā Opining on these events is far out of my lane, so I encourage you to hope over toĀ this emailĀ from Vicky Bellman at Concentric…
Good fat people, healthcare and the edge
One part of interacting with healthcare providers while living in a fat body is that your value and worth as a patient are always, always conditional and based on your perceived compliance. I’ve been seeing my dentist, who I adore, for many years. My genetic lack of tooth enamel makes me a frequent visitor. In…
Listen: Lindley on the Recovery Bites Podcast with Karin Lewis
In this episode, Karin Lewis is joined by Lindley Ashline, photographer, author, cat mom, entrepreneur, musician and activist. Lindley creates photographs that celebrate the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional “beauty” standards. She fights weight stigma by giving fat people a safe place to explore how their bodies look on camera and by…
