Category: real women

Reflecting on scars, womanness, and how I learned to love myself.

June 16, 2014 • 20 Comments

Rachel Scar - Wolfdreams Photography 2006

I read an article a couple weeks ago called “Scars, motherhood, and womanness”. It was written by a friend of mine, Stephanie, and while I read, I found myself nodding along with her, as I understood her and agreed with her.…

Thin Hate: It Has To Stop

July 24, 2012 • 44 Comments

Overweight people often get flack for being, well, fat. They get called names and are made fun of. They get told to go on a diet, or get unsolicited “helpful” eating and exercise tips. Heavy people are discriminated against regularly.…