"a mundane act of resistance in the face of empire is to love myself unconditionally" is absolutely spot on, especially considering how anti-fatness emerged out of white women's need to differentiate themselves from bigger Black women (loosely citing Fearing the Black Body). Thank you for sharing this piece 🥺 it's beautifully written and incredibly helpful for others still on this journey. Realizing that on the other side of self hatred is the unconditional self-love that the empire taught us to withhold from ourselves is an essential homecoming moment that is not discussed enough.
Literally!! I haven’t read her book yet but the more you discover how nothing exists without the consent of empire, not even the way you feel about yourself and your own body, my mind is blown. Thank you so much <2
I have found that it is important to love Oneself first before loving other people or wanting other people to love us.
I'm happy that you've gone back to the basics, afterall you're the only person who gets to spend every minute of your life with yourself.
Your body is beautiful in whatever shape or size it is in, it is the vessel that houses your soul and God was intentional when he placed your beautiful soul in it.
I'm gonna cry.. this is way too close to home ;.; beautiful writing, as always, too <3
Awe Anaika, I hope that you also heal <3 and thank you I always really appreciate your engagement 🥺
beautifully expressed. thank you for writing this.
Thank you for reading! ❤️
Your journey to self love is beautiful and I understand it takes a lot of vulnerability to put this out . Rooting for you
Thank you so much Bada, it did and thank you for recognising that :)
this is one of the most affecting pieces I’ve ever read your writing is absolutely lovely and brilliant, thank you for this
Thank you so much Hannah!! Your piece, ´body as too much’ was beautifully written and inspired me to put this one out. Much love <3
ah that makes my heart happy, I’m so glad I got to read your piece never stop being vulnerable and writing beautifully (‘:
"a mundane act of resistance in the face of empire is to love myself unconditionally" is absolutely spot on, especially considering how anti-fatness emerged out of white women's need to differentiate themselves from bigger Black women (loosely citing Fearing the Black Body). Thank you for sharing this piece 🥺 it's beautifully written and incredibly helpful for others still on this journey. Realizing that on the other side of self hatred is the unconditional self-love that the empire taught us to withhold from ourselves is an essential homecoming moment that is not discussed enough.
Literally!! I haven’t read her book yet but the more you discover how nothing exists without the consent of empire, not even the way you feel about yourself and your own body, my mind is blown. Thank you so much <2
This is so beautifully venerable christabel🥺
I have found that it is important to love Oneself first before loving other people or wanting other people to love us.
I'm happy that you've gone back to the basics, afterall you're the only person who gets to spend every minute of your life with yourself.
Your body is beautiful in whatever shape or size it is in, it is the vessel that houses your soul and God was intentional when he placed your beautiful soul in it.
A soft and beautiful essay❤️
Thank you so much girl!! You’re so right loving yourself and appreciating yourself makes it easier to love others too. And amen to that, thank you <3
You're welcome honey