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

[onceupon]

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

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[rosewater]

You should absolutely publish this piece, by the way. Bust, maybe? The calendar, self-acceptance, and your writing all deserve a larger audience.

[onceupon]

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.

[rosewater]

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...

[onceupon]

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.

[meestagoat]

I totally agree with mattababy--this would be a great piece for BUST or some place similar. Also, you look gorgeous!