Is There a Link Between Obesity and Health? – My Journey to Understanding

Obesity and health have long been a topic of conversation for the American public. For years, fat has been condemned as undesirable by society and it has felt like the health care system has done it's best to further that narrative by the way they address weight. You can't walk into a doctor's office without...

Had A Moment

Today for the first time in years, I cried about being fat. I know the body & fat positive gatekeepers are somewhere punching the air and writing my dismissal papers. However, being transparent about my mental and physical wellness is what I do here even when it's an unflattering moment in time. Shall we? I...

The Implications of Being Fat & Disabled

Throughout my journey with mental and physical health; I've documented it through blogging. It's been a way for me to put my feelings into perspective and also educate those who may lack knowledge or information in their own care. When I first received the diagnosis that I had thyroid disease, and learning how hypothyroidism affects...

Sit Down: Why I’m Not Here for Your Fat Girl Fetishization

* while some of the things in this article apply to all women; right now I'm speaking specifically to my experience as a fat woman.* When I was younger, I remember being the chubby one out the group always. For a long time I felt like the only guys who were interested in me were...