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fatfashion:

redefiningbodyimage:

Let’s get confrontational.

Bodies are not straight angles.

Everyone has curves.

Let’s stop using “curvy” to replace “fat” - Please.

FAT IS FAT, PEOPLE.

DON’T FEAR THE FAT.

I’m always down to get confrontational.

It’s just… not that simple.

I get that.  I try not to disrespect others on whatever they identify themselves as, because generally I don’t care.  But a lot of people haven’t been told that being fat isn’t a shameful thing.  At least I’ve come to find that.  I have friends that aren’t a part of any online community that would grant them access to these opinions.  I share with them why it’s okay to identify as fat.  I don’t care if they choose not to because it feels wrong, shameful, etc.  But no, I don’t ignore it either.  I confront people about my own body regularly.  ”You’re not fat, you’re curvy” is not a compliment to me.  It personally insults my intelligence.  I’m fat. I’m really fat.  I know that no one should shove their opinions down someone else’s throat, but it’s also important to have these discussions, or the stigma will always be there.  

Yes, thank you!

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  1. thechocolatebrigade reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage
  2. xxempress reblogged this from redonkbadonk
  3. philajerzpugmom reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    curvy. Cursive penmanship is curvy. I am
  4. redonkbadonk reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage
  5. somewonderfulnonsense reblogged this from ghostwith-a-beatingheart
  6. allielikewoah reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    reblogging for commentary.
  7. caseyvastardis reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    Don’t get me wrong! I absolutely love the word fat. It is an important word and language is a powerful tool. Totally...
  8. iamhazleweatherfield reblogged this from meretremfuit
  9. burnthestatic reblogged this from cockman-dickman
  10. grungyheaven reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage
  11. bruisedmariposa reblogged this from mushiemallows
  12. i-got-dosed-by-you reblogged this from ghostwith-a-beatingheart and added:
    the whole concept...relative anyway....mean i’m a size 6...
  13. ghostwith-a-beatingheart reblogged this from iamthedeadpool and added:
    and then that awkward moment when you’re actually curvy………… But I do agree that if you’re 500 pounds, no, I’m sorry you...
  14. petr0vitch reblogged this from iamthedeadpool and added:
    JUST ALL OF THIS.
  15. cockman-dickman reblogged this from batatonia
  16. batatonia reblogged this from datura-inoxia and added:
    FAT CURVY There is definitely a difference.
  17. wickedkunt reblogged this from redefiningbodyimage and added:
    ^ That’s essentially what I was getting at. I didn’t mean to shame/eliminate those who do identify as “curvy” — there’s...
  18. briel-criss reblogged this from mushiemallows
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