There is a fire in my belly, moving from the candle in front of me, in through my palms, up to the area of my heart, and down to my belly where I am breathing with purpose. Each breath provides oxygen to fuel the fire that has been building for some time, moving me toContinue reading “Breathing Flames of Care and Purpose: Navigating Intersectional Identities in an Election Year”
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Why Therapy is Not a Fix-All for Survivors
In a perfect world, one where all therapists are trauma-sensitive, going to therapy might be fabulous advice, and most survivors would probably feel gradually increasing relief with regular therapy sessions. However, it can be exceedingly difficult to find therapists who are qualified to truly help people process trauma in healthy ways.
Going to the Doctor While Fat
If you are in a larger body, chances are good that going to the doctor hasn’t always been an enjoyable experience for you. Go in for a sore throat? They prescribe weight loss. Sprained wrist? Lose some weight, of course. Diabetes diagnoses? Weight loss is the first line of treatment. Practitioners often do not know,Continue reading “Going to the Doctor While Fat”
Anne Kinsey 