The body is not an apology. The body knows not what it does to warrant being apologised for, so why is it held responsible? Why is it constantly being apologised for and excused? In society, those outside of the realms of public and societal acceptance are expected to push through their lives wordlessly and without … Continue reading Sorry, Not Sorry…
Category: Lifestyle
The Good, the Bad and the Fatty…
This was written by me for Vagenda magazine. The original article can be found here. I can’t stop thinking about women’s bodies. If you think this statement has anything to do with my sexuality, you’d be wrong – although I am, in fact, a lesbian, body acceptance and positivity is at the core of my … Continue reading The Good, the Bad and the Fatty…
Body Positivity is Not Glorifying Obesity…
Unless you're a newcomer to my blog, you'll have noticed that my posts largely revolve around body positivity. Being a body positive activist is quite a feat to undertake - it means putting your own body out there to be seen, to be potentially criticised, whilst trying to practice what you preach. You have to … Continue reading Body Positivity is Not Glorifying Obesity…
Coffee With My Past Self…
If I could grab a coffee with my past self, I would. I'd grab a cappuccino and a chocolate muffin - although I've no doubt that my past self would have the same, she'd hesitate over the muffin, but indefinitely (guiltily) settle for it in the end. I'd watch her, fiddling with her clothes and … Continue reading Coffee With My Past Self…
Domestic Violence: The Women Behind Bars for Being Beaten
This was written by me for Reprobait magazine, the original article can be found here. WOMEN’S AID STATES THAT ONE INCIDENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REPORTED TO THE POLICE EVERY MINUTE. JUST LET THAT SINK IN – ONE EVERY MINUTE. THAT MEANS, BY THE TIME YOU’VE FINISHED READING THIS ARTICLE, APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DOMESTIC INCIDENTS, OF VARYING DEGREES … Continue reading Domestic Violence: The Women Behind Bars for Being Beaten
Losing weight and alienating people…
After finally getting around to watching Channel 4’s Plus Size Wars, I was shocked to discover that one of my favourite plus size models and blogger, Georgina Horne, had come under fire from the plus-size community for losing weight. As with any body positive activist, the decision to publicise our lives on social media is an … Continue reading Losing weight and alienating people…
We’re Fatty Boom-Booms, Let Us Tell You Something…
Last week I dared to speak out. I know, who'd have thought it... a fat girl even contemplating the thought of speaking out and standing up for her body - but I did. As any fat girl will know, this takes a lot of courage: if you're anything like me you'd have been bullied throughout … Continue reading We’re Fatty Boom-Booms, Let Us Tell You Something…
Where are all the fat cartoon women?!
The majority of my Saturday mornings as a child flew by in a whirl of Coco Pops and technicolour. As was common with many pre-iPod 90s children we’d spend our time either outside, or watching endless cartoons on the four channels we had at our disposal. Looking back with age and experience on my side, … Continue reading Where are all the fat cartoon women?!
My Top 5 Inspirational & Curvy Yogis
My yoga practice has been a glorious, challenging, enlightening, sweaty, fun, beautiful journey. But I don't think that I could've done it without the support of the yoga community. Whether these ladies know it or not - they have all aided me in some way, whether it be a word or wisdom, an inspiring photo … Continue reading My Top 5 Inspirational & Curvy Yogis
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room…
I’m no stranger to the effects that media representation of women’s bodies can have on your mentality towards your own body – trust me. However, as I’ve professed in previous blog entries, I’m no longer allowing body negativity to fog up my attitude towards my curvier figure, voting instead to embrace my size, shape and … Continue reading Let’s talk about the elephant in the room…
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