Motherhood Helped Me Love My Fat Body

Finally: a vocabulary to describe myself that didn’t hurt. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 7, 2023 THROUGH A KID'S EYES [Motherhood Helped Me Love My Fat Body]( Author Olivia Dade writes some of my absolute favorite romance novels featuring fat protagonists. They’re fun and healing to read and just warm and loving. (Also, her most recent, Ship Wrecked, is a delight for everybody who watched Avengers: Endgame and thought: “Wow, Fat Thor is a hottie.”) And today, she’s written a lovely piece for us about how motherhood helped transform the way she thought about her body. When she adopted her child, she was determined not to set an example of negative self-talk. It turns out that was very, very good for her, as well: “I’ve screwed up as a parent in hundreds of ways. Thousands. But I got that much right, thank goodness. My child has never heard me criticize my appearance, and so far, at least, they seem entirely comfortable with their own. Funny thing, though. I was kind about my body for their sake, not mine. But if you spend enough time looking at your own body and talking about its idiosyncrasies as fun features, rather than flaws — somehow, it sinks in. It sank in.” It’s a beautiful piece, and you should absolutely read it. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest JUSTIFIED [Stay-At-Home Mom Wonders If She's Should Be Responsible For Cooking Every Single Meal For Her Husband]( "Life’s tough — this is your job,” he told her. [Read More.]( GET READY FOR STRONG FEELINGS [Is Opening Food At The Grocery Store Before You Pay Okay?]( A viral video caused a debate about whether or not it's okay to snack on groceries while you shop. [Read More.]( WELCOME TO AUNTIOLOGY & UNCLEOLOGY 101 [Jake Gyllenhaal Really, Really Loves Being An Uncle]( So much so that he wrote a children's book about it. [Read More.]( Featured [Treat Your Skin To e.l.f’s Holy Hydration]( Get your skin routine in check with [e.l.f’s Holy Hydration! line](. Starting with their [Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm]( that’s infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, it melts on and glides makeup off while leaving your skin soft and smooth. For a quick wipe down, try [e.l.f. Off Makeup Remover]( a bi-phase makeup remover that helps dissolve even the most stubborn, waterproof makeup. Follow with their H[oly Hydration! Eye]( and [Face Cream]( for a burst of lightweight moisture that will keep your skin and orbitals soft and supple. Ready to [put your best face forward]( [SHOP NOW ⮕]( What Mommy Wants E.L.F COSMETICS [Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm]( $11 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( E.L.F. COSMETICS [Holy Hydration! e.l.f. Off Makeup Remover]( $7 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( E.L.F. COSMETICS [Holy Hydration! Eye Cream]( $10 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( E.L.F. COSMETICS [Holy Hydration! Face Cream]( $13 [SHOP NOW ⮕]( Featured NOPE [I Don't Volunteer At School Events & I Don’t Feel Bad About It]( Once upon a time, Diana Park did a ton of volunteering at her kids’ school. Then things changed: “Something had to go, and volunteering was what I gave up. I felt guilty for a long time. I’d duck my head during class meetings. I’d make excuses when someone would reach out about helping, instead of simply saying no. There were times I felt judged by other mothers, but when I reflect I think maybe I was the one judging myself. Most of the time, anyway.” Not anymore, though, and she’s explaining why. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [The Fight for Your Kids’ Brains Has Already Begun]( ⮕ [Sophie Turner Is Allowed To Want More Than Motherhood]( ⮕ [How To Lower Your Risk Of Getting Super Sick From Back-To-School]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.