Congratulations to @MeredithWadley on her latest publication, a hopeful and melancholic story about a summer swim that you'll love. Find her story and many other amazing pieces in the latest issue from @thewoolfx, out now online!
https://t.co/WNsvkIns0n
Sarah Wirth writes in KIUW: Bodies, Uncensored about their studies in social science helped them make the connection between their eating disorder and 'systems of oppression' like fatphobia, transphobia, or racism, and how that last piece of the puzzle aided their recovery.
June is UK Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Awareness Month. We remember those who wanted to become parents and suffered the loss of a wanted baby, whether by miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
@chitalmehta writes about losing two pregnancies and how validating it was to speak out and hear from other grieving parents. Learn about SANDS UK and the work they do to support bereaved parents, and to prevent stillbirths and infant loss:
https://t.co/HolieRdpIh
When someone says “Your parents did the best they could” they are revealing:
-Lack of self-awareness/exposure to childhood trauma.
-Lack of self-awareness/exposure to trauma informed language.
-Shame based/toxic positive language.
-Lack of empathy, compassion, education.
@MeredithWadley recalls the love she had for her own body until the first time she was vocally confronted with a male view of her body...as a child. Meredith has the final say as the author of the closing piece in Keeping It Under Wraps: Bodies, Uncensored.
#RealStories#BodyLove
Trust us: #parenthood is a minefield. While you're celebrating Mothers Day tomorrow, spare a thought for those who would rather not think about it at all, or for those who will be grieving. Sending love to anyone who struggles on #MothersDay, for whatever reason.
@rgay wrote "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body" about her relationship with her body, food, fatness, and feminism. It's the perfect companion to "Bodies, Uncensored". If you have read one but not the other or you want to reflect on your relationship with your body, pick these up now!
In her essay "Sin Lives Here" @Joyce_Nawiri explores the concept of female sexuality & the way society shames & controls women's #bodies. She reflects on her personal experience of shaming from the men in her life & how she was able turn that shame into strength #empower
Huge thanks to Sara-Jayne and the whole team at @CapeTalk for having us on the show yesterday! Here's the link to the interview, and welcome back from maternity leave SJ!
https://t.co/kPtaOmmnvH
We are STILL excited to chat with Sara-Jayne this Sunday morning, but you'll have to tune in a bit earlier! Find us on @CapeTalk at 7:40am. If you can't be there in real time, we hope to share the convo later! We're looking forward and we're stocking up on the caffeine! ☕
If you're in the USA, go visit your local independent bookshop! This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between!
We are STILL excited to chat with Sara-Jayne this Sunday morning, but you'll have to tune in a bit earlier! Find us on @CapeTalk at 7:40am. If you can't be there in real time, we hope to share the convo later! We're looking forward and we're stocking up on the caffeine! ☕
Iris Leona Marie Cross shares her journey to embrace her large forehead, inspired by women embracing grey hair during the pandemic.
Read Iris' essay in Bodies: Uncensored, available in bookstores and online 🥰
#selfacceptance#embracingflaws#booksworthreading@LeonaCross15