April 10, 2012
Media Messages
Tips for thinking critically about the media and breaking free from image-oriented living.
April 10, 2012
Pregnancy and Identity
"I'm a few months pregnant and I'm really struggling with my identity. I never realized…
April 8, 2012
What’s Wrong with Trying to Fit In?
"I've had anorexia for several years now, and I've done enough counseling (and self-analyzing) to…
April 3, 2012
Media’s Mixed Messages
"If the media truly heralds thin body types, then why do they put out magazines…
March 14, 2012
Letters: “My Battle With Obesity – What’s Life Without It?”
A vulnerable look into the private struggle of being overweight in a thin-oriented world. Written…
March 13, 2012
Triggers for Negative Body Image
"What are the primary things that cause people to have negative body image? And what…
March 12, 2012
Letters: “To Those Who are Overweight”
Words of encouragement and inspiration for those who struggle with being overweight.
March 12, 2012
Plastic Surgery Always Wrong? What About Deformities?
"Is plastic surgery always wrong? What do you think about someone getting plastic surgery to…
March 12, 2012
Thirteen Yr. Old Girl – What Weight Is Right?
"Hi. I am thirteen and I'm not sure if I'm at a healthy weight. I'm…