I got triggered today, when I was listening to a podcast today (not going to name it because I don't like them enough to give free promo) and the topic of body shaming came up in regards to Lizzo. She posts a lot of half naked photos and people say she's doing too much, but … Continue reading Plus Size Problems
Category: body image
Body Party
First, can I just say that whenever you see something in all capital letters you know it's going to be some ignorance. But this hit one of my sore spots and I felt the need to address it. Growing up I was called fat, and to be honest it scarred me for life. Looking … Continue reading Body Party
I’m Every Woman
You know, when I turned 25 last week, the day didn't really feel that significant. But nonetheless, something shifted in my mind. At 25, I will have completed two degrees and enter the workforce. In short- I can now say, without any qualifications, that I am a grown woman. It feels good. *cues Tony, Toni, Tone* … Continue reading I’m Every Woman
Dying to be beautiful
Yesterday I came across an article detailing yet another butt-injection related death. In case you didn't know, butt injections (yeah, that donk on Nicki Minaj? Not real) have become increasingly popular. So much so that people are letting themselves be hoodwinked into letting folks with no credentials, licenses, or medical expertise inject them with God … Continue reading Dying to be beautiful
Barred & Bougie 