I have recently seen a post on TikTok that said: "Death doesn't scare me; being fat does!" This made me think. The girl posting this could not have been older than 15 or 16, and yet she has already internalized fatphobia to the point where she claims she would rather die and end her life instead of gaining weight and being perceived as fat. And honestly, that scares me. It's scary because it shows how much fatphobia affects the mental ... Read the Post...
Hating Plus-Size Bodies on the Internet
Posting images of yourself on the internet can be weird - especially as a plus-size person. Reactions range from support over a neutral like to hate comments and awkward fetishizing messages from strangers. While we all know how vulnerable we can make ourselves by posting our bodies, thoughts and feelings, and opinions, this is by no means an invitation to leave unsolicited fat-shaming comments under postings. Fat-shaming itself is rooted in ... Read the Post...
Finding Your Own Style – Plus-Size Edition
When it comes to fashion, finding a way to truly represent yourself can be tricky – especially when you are plus-size. There are two main problems: We don't find ourselves represented in fashion and media, and it is hence hard to be inspired and create a style that suits your body and personality.Whenever we do have an idea of how we want to style ourselves, we cannot just walk into a regular store and expect to find whatever we are looking ... Read the Post...
Quarantine Activities – Revealing my Sister’s Room
Building the Furniture I love IKEA furniture. Once you get the hang of it, you can literally build anything IKEA within half an hour. Nothing better than the simplicity of an IKEA shelf. But finishing my sister's room did not only require building furniture but also drilling holes into concrete walls. Drilling holes into walls of empty rooms must be the loudest noise ever. It was so loud, in fact, that my sister took my dog for a walk and ... Read the Post...