Beautifully written, Cassie! As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder and continues to struggle with body image, I think back to my high school years and wish I could have just loved my body for what it was, and accepted that I deserved love, too, no matter what my size or shape was.
I love this! Representation IS so important. When we can see ourselves in our hero we see the possibilities for ourselves.
I love characters in books that are comfortably and confidently fat (Alexander McCall Smith comes to mind) opposed to those who fat shame (like the early works of Louise Penny).
I agree many authors use skinny as the default, favoured model or the desired goal. It is refreshing to see art more as an accurate reflection and representation of all of society.
Beautifully written, Cassie! As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder and continues to struggle with body image, I think back to my high school years and wish I could have just loved my body for what it was, and accepted that I deserved love, too, no matter what my size or shape was.
Bravo! Such a great essay and a conversation that we need more of - thank you! 🌼
I love this! Representation IS so important. When we can see ourselves in our hero we see the possibilities for ourselves.
I love characters in books that are comfortably and confidently fat (Alexander McCall Smith comes to mind) opposed to those who fat shame (like the early works of Louise Penny).
I agree many authors use skinny as the default, favoured model or the desired goal. It is refreshing to see art more as an accurate reflection and representation of all of society.