At nearly 26 years old, I thought that I’d left bullies in my childhood, but as it turns out – I was wrong. You’re the creep in our inbox; you’re the stranger in the street; you’re the clique in the workplace; you’re the loved one who ‘means well’; you’re the keyboard-warrior; you’re the anxiety in … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Bullies Who Never Grew-Up…
Tag: body size
5 Things You Can Do Every Day to Improve Your Body Image
I hate to admit it, but as much as we strive for a better body image, we still exist in a space where worth is measured by the size of our waist-lines and how bright our highlight is. Whilst some have opened up discussions about their own body image and seek self-acceptance, there are others … Continue reading 5 Things You Can Do Every Day to Improve Your Body Image
Finding my ‘Plus Society’…
"Eat up, fatty!" - the fries thudded against my side and splattered me in a slimy film of ketchup. Blinking back tears, I assured my friends that I was in fact okay and that my coat was getting old anyway. In fact, this act of hate - and it was an act of hate - … Continue reading Finding my ‘Plus Society’…
Bravery & Bustiers – How a Burlesque Class Helped Me Conquer My Fears
For much of my life, my body has held me back. Actually, let me clarify. For much of my life, I've allowed my body to hold me back. It had been firmly ingrained in my mind that I was too big to do the things that I wanted to do, that I would fail because … Continue reading Bravery & Bustiers – How a Burlesque Class Helped Me Conquer My Fears
Body Lovin’ Burlesque | Q&A with the Expert…
If you follow me on social media you'll know that my most recent endeavour has been burlesque. For a long time, I've been interested in taking lessons but it's only been since I've discovered body positivity that I've actually booked the damned classes! And what can I say - after winning a 'gold star' for … Continue reading Body Lovin’ Burlesque | Q&A with the Expert…
FATshion Faux Pas | A Year On…
Last year, I launched my 'FATshion Faux Pas Friday' series which focused on tackling the fashion world and rewriting the rules of fat girl fashion. Fat women are told repeatedly to shrink, in size, in voice, in the clothes that we choose to wear - "hide yourself", we are told, "make yourself invisible, so un-seen … Continue reading FATshion Faux Pas | A Year On…
7 TIPS FOR SELF-LOVE IN ACTION…
Unlike delicious Instagram-worthy oats, self-love is not something that can be conjured up overnight. After listening to society drone on about the ideal body image for most of our lives, it will understandably take some time to undo the negative effect that the media and ‘friends’ have on our self-esteem. There is more to … Continue reading 7 TIPS FOR SELF-LOVE IN ACTION…
6 Compliments that aren’t based on appearance…
There's no denying that the body positive movement has picked up momentum in the last few years - YAY! For too long, society has pitched beauty and attractiveness as being the number 1 must-haves for success and general acceptance in the mainstream. Leaving the rest of us, who don't fit into the ideal mould, contemplating what it is … Continue reading 6 Compliments that aren’t based on appearance…
6 Things fat women shouldn’t be afraid of…
Growing up without body positivity on my side was tough and I, like many of my plus-size sisters, felt an undercurrent of fear running though my veins. Fear of judgement clouded much of my youth and I often restricted myself in an attempt to blend seamlessly in society: I wouldn't allow myself certain experiences, I'd … Continue reading 6 Things fat women shouldn’t be afraid of…
9 Snapshots of Self-Love…
One question that I get asked, is how do you cultivate self-love? Self-love is something inherently subjective, meaning that only you can decide what works for you in terms of loving yourself. So, I thought I'd ask some of my favourite body positive advocates what they do to keep positive, keep smiling and keep on loving themselves. … Continue reading 9 Snapshots of Self-Love…
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