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7 truths that might surprise you because I’m fat

April 14, 2015

I recently read Ragen Chastain’s post on coming out as fat and realized that I haven’t come out to as many people as I had thought. You might be wondering how you have to “come out” as fat. People can see … Continue reading →

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I was not raped

June 13, 2014

Trigger warning: discussion of sexual assault. I was sexually assaulted by my boyfriend when I was fourteen and I have only told a few key people in my life. I believe that in this culture of rape and backlash the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bodily autonomy, Media messages, Sexual Objectification, Sexuality | Replies: 1

My crip perspective on interdependence

June 6, 2014

I shall be a Super Crip for Halloween! It’ll actually give people a reason to stare to me…besides my kickass fashion sense, tattoos, piercings and colourful hair (I have an alternative hair colour to match my “alternative” lifestyle!). Yes, yes, … Continue reading →

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Join the BIP team!

June 3, 2014

Summer is here, and that’s when a ton of activity happens in the BIP sphere! (Hey, that even rhymed!) The project has taken on an incredible life of its own, almost, bringing together people from a ton of different backgrounds … Continue reading →

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BIP Podcast: Episode 3, featuring Lily

June 3, 2014

Trigger warning: references to dieting and disordered eating. The third podcast is here, with words of wisdom and charm from our longtime BIP friend, Lily. The episode was recorded on a gorgeous day, so we did the recording outside, so please … Continue reading →

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Classy lifestyles: “healthy eating” isn’t for everyone

April 30, 2014

Trigger warnings: references to health notions (in relation to food), classism. I don’t even really know how to define what “healthy eating” actually means. It’s this concept we throw around and to be perfectly honest, I don’t know if there … Continue reading →

Posted in Classism, Health notions | Replies: 2

BIP Podcast: Episode 2, featuring Jay

April 14, 2014

Well, you loved the podcast pilot, and so we’re here to deliver the second installment, complete with hilarity and seriously deep social commentary by our special guest, Jay. I apologize for the occasional shoddy audio problems; this is still a … Continue reading →

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Some more (personal) reflections on body shame

April 6, 2014

This was supposed to be a very different article when I started, but a couple days ago I read an article by a good friend on “the love that does justice” (it’s well worth the read if you’ve got the … Continue reading →

Posted in Body shaming, Fat politics | Replies: 2

With friends like this, who needs sabotage?

April 1, 2014

Trigger warnings: sexual assault, sexual harassment, fat-shaming, dieting Over the years, I’ve had a few good friends that gave me bad advice, and I’ve had a lot of bad friends that gave me bad advice. Sometimes telling the difference between … Continue reading →

Posted in Bodily autonomy, Body shaming, Fat politics, Sexuality | Replies: 2

Not your fetish

March 9, 2014

Trigger warning: sexual harassment. I’m pansexual. And because I’m pansexual, and because I’ve met a few women in my life that I turn on as much as they turn me on, I’ve slept with women. This is a fact that … Continue reading →

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