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Heavy

by Shannon Ashley

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Does Peloton Hate Fat People?

Fat phobia is a real problem in fitness culture, and companies like…

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The Right Kind of Partner Will Love Me Fat or Thin

How can honest love reject an honest body?

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I Don’t Know How to Be Positive About This Body

The new year rings in pain and shame from all sides.

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Too Fat for People Clothes

I’m too fat for most plus sizes, and it’s more proof that negative…

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I’m On a Soft Food Diet Through Christmas

Oh, what fun…

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I Want to Change the Way I Look At Food

While I don’t know if I’ll ever succeed, that doesn’t mean…

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Fat People Do Not “Glorify Obesity”

Here’s what really happens when you make that kind of complaint.

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“Why Do You Hate Yourself So Much?”

And here you thought there were no stupid questions.

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How Can I Possibly Love My Daughter When I’m So Morbidly Obese?

There’s no shortage of folks telling…

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Saggy Boobs and Big Nipples Are Perfectly Natural

Let's quit shaming women for having perfectly human…

Heavy by Shannon Ashley

Stories about body image, eating disorders, and the way we see our external selves.

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