Sometimes I wonder if I live in a mental bubble. I say this because I tend to disagree with the masses more often than not – and this trend holds true with my thoughts on the term “plus-size.” The phrase is defined as being larger than the normal range. Um – what is “the normal range?” Regardless of how… Read More More Tea; What’s Wrong with the Term “Plus-size?”
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for expression and sharing opinions – I do it too. But, I just don’t get a lot of the so-called plus-size problems. I realize we all have different perspectives on life and experiences. However, I saw a lot of the same “problems” listed on more than one blog… Read More I Don’t Get the “Plus-size Problems All Plus-size Women Understand” Lists – So, I Created One
In general, our society has had the tendency to shun “the big girl.” It is true that in recent years we have slowly become a part of mainstream and some avenues of fashion and entertainment have started to embrace our beauty. The message of beauty at any size is being sent through social media, television,… Read More From Unseen to #Plusvisibility: The Power of Community
When I was younger some of the other children in school thought I was weird because I didn’t wear pants. I was raised with the belief that women are not to wear clothing pertaining to a man, and that was translated to mean women should not wear pants. Honestly, this difference made me feel like… Read More Building Self-esteem: Everyone is Not Going to Accept You
Our society has the tendency to express its views about everything known to man, and when those expressions are negatively geared toward body image it can damage one’s self-esteem. As you know, I am grateful for our freedom to express ourselves – however, sometimes the use of that freedom discourages me. So, I want to encourage… Read More Self-Esteem and The Plus-size Woman
