Perhaps it shows up as a hateful tape looping over and over in your head when you look in the mirror. Or a barrage of shame and guilt if you eat a 'bad' food. Or self-hatred and anger at yourself if you don't work out one day (or ever). It might show up as wishes that persist, or as your silent prayers every evening, asking the universe or God to fulfill a need that you can't even describe.
For many of us, this is all we've known our entire lives. The self-hatred, the never-ending desire for a different body, the neglect of other aspects of our lives as we seek relief from the torment that comes with living in an imperfect human body on our modern Earth.
When I title this blog "Fat Healing," I want to let you know that it is more than possible to escape this unpleasant merry-go-round of shame, self-hatred, and feelings of unworthiness. It's possible to heal from the damage we sustain by living in a world that insists we hate our bodies. We can take ownership of our bodies and our futures. We can live a more complete life, where our bodies are once again connected to our hearts, spirits, and minds.
You can begin healing your connection with your body right now. Today. And your body will be whatever it will be.
Are you brave enough to try it?
