Reclaiming the word fat was the most empowering step in my progress. I stopped using it for insult or degradation and instead replaced it with truth, because the truth is that I am fat, and that's ok. So now when someone calls me fat, I agree, whereas before I would get embarrassed and emotional.
Beth DittoThere is no shame like poor shame. It can make you warm and charming, bitter and resentful, all at once.
Beth Ditto