Getting Naked For Cancer, or, Why Having Naked Pictures Taken of My Fat Body Did Not Kill Me

Nov 07, 2006 15:23

My fat body is also a political body. I know this. Ways to use my body in a political fashion however... I've been a little shy about that sort of thing. I've had a livejournal for more than 5 years and it is only the last 3 years (years in which I have gained weight after significant -- though not on purpose -- weight loss) that I've stopped ( Read more... )

photos, self-love/discovery

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surprisingwoman November 7 2006, 20:34:16 UTC
I love this idea, I loved your post and your smile RAWKS! Awesome. I love the whole thing. I will probably buy a calendar. I am not working right now, but I will try to buy one soon.

You need to edit your link. It says .org but it takes you to .com which is wrong. I had to type it in by hand.

Great idea. Good luck to Heather.

xo

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onceupon November 7 2006, 21:04:52 UTC
Thank you very much for your words. Being seen is definitely worth it but it's still scary!

*grin*

And thanks for letting me know about the link. I've fixed it.

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shannonsays November 7 2006, 20:34:57 UTC
you are an inspiration. truly. i'm glad to have you as a friend.

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onceupon November 7 2006, 21:05:15 UTC
I am glad to know you. *HUG*

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gravehearted November 7 2006, 20:35:29 UTC
woooohooo!! what an inspiring, beautiful post. I applaud your love of your body, courage and willingness to help not only your dear friend but women all over the world feel good about their bodies.

what a cute pic too, you look fantastic~!

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onceupon November 7 2006, 21:06:17 UTC
Thank you and thank you!

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rosewater November 7 2006, 20:36:08 UTC
You should absolutely publish this piece, by the way. Bust, maybe? The calendar, self-acceptance, and your writing all deserve a larger audience.

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onceupon November 7 2006, 21:07:23 UTC
Oh, wow. I was leaving press efforts to the other people involved, mostly because I feel so inarticulate about how much this project wound up meaning to me. Thank you. And, you know, I think I'll have to consider that.

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rosewater November 7 2006, 21:17:45 UTC
I think we are pretty much body doubles, by the way, and you look fantastic. Maybe I should get out the camera when Dan gets home...

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onceupon November 7 2006, 21:27:55 UTC
I highly recommend it! It was just so much FUN.

In fact, it was so much fun that Ed (my photographer/boyfriend) and I have talked about taking more pictures just for the good time of it.

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mtmama73 November 7 2006, 20:50:15 UTC
I love this picture and this project. You are gorgeous, and I applaud you. :)

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onceupon November 7 2006, 21:08:05 UTC
Thank you. I can't take credit for the project but I am so proud to be involved, for so many reasons.

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