In a world where social media and societal expectations dominate our perception of self-worth, learning to love your body has never been more important. Everywhere we turn, we are confronted with ...
“You are unconditionally loved,” “Beauty takes time,” “Don’t diminish your abilities!” Sticky notes with positive affirmation filled the “affirmation walls” located on the third floor of Gerlinger ...
Learning to love your body after a mastectomy represents a deeply personal and emotional journey. For many, the surgery symbolizes survival and strength, but it also brings physical and emotional ...
Body positivity is not at all about vanity, or standing in front of the mirror every day screaming, “I love my thighs!” like a motivational speaker, like they show in those irritating commercials.
When plus-size model Ashley Graham lost a bit of weight in the summer of 2017, people got really fired up. “LOL, even she is being changed by fame,” one person commented on an Instagram post, ...
For years, the dominant message behind body positivity has been clear: learn to love your body. While this message has helped many people push back against harmful beauty standards, it can sometimes ...
Having confidence in yourself can be difficult for everyone, but navigating the world as a teenager can be particularly rough, especially for teen girls.
I spent the night before I left for winter break crying to my friends. I opened the floodgates, ignoring my anxieties and sharing my recent body image issues. I have come incredibly far with my ...