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Submitted to Contest #43
As I scroll through my Instagram, dozens of posts champion an appreciation for all body types and sizes. However, beneath these empowering messages, there’s an undertone of cynicism that the media at large views body positivity with. “Get over it” and “it’s not the big a deal” echo in my mind as I scroll. In my own experience, I’ve discovered that the shame of not fitting someone else’s standards is not something you just “get over”. Rather, I’ve learned to effectively defend my body through the smallest actions and the quietest words.M...
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