A Story about the Fear of Fat for One Family

A Story about the Fear of Fat for One Family

Fatphobia, or weight stigma as it is often referred to, impacts us all, but impacts people in larger bodies the most. We are a culture that equates *fat* with ill health, and often describes fat people as lazy, unintelligent, or sloppy. This diet culture that we live...
Diet Culture Serves as a Mask

Diet Culture Serves as a Mask

Halloween – It’s the time we think about candy, pumpkin spice lattes, and trick-or-treating in costumes and masks. I have always been fascinated by masks! I own a painting that depicts a woman peeling off her mask and it has always had a strong impact on me. So,...