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{The Body Liberation Guide} Are you a fat admirer?
Hi friend, There’s a quote that I keep coming back to over time: stop breaking yourself into bite size pieces for someone; stay whole and let them choke It’s useful as a reminder that my whole self has worth and value, no matter whether other people find me palatable or useful in a capitalist world. But…
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In which I talk about the boundaries I set with thought and intention to make the Body Liberation Blanket Fort a safer and happier space for fat and other marginalized folks. To get access, support my Patreon at any level. It starts at $1 USD per month (and if that’s a hardship for you, please…
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Stop saying that weight loss doesn’t solve anything | The Body Liberation Guide
Here’s one concrete action you can take to help end weight stigma: Stop saying that weight loss doesn’t solve anything. And I’m going to need you to read alllll the way to the end of this letter before you @ me, because I am not jumping on the diet bandwagon here.
