Here's how I see obesity: as a symptom. The larger problem is over-consumption. In a society that identifies consumption with patriotism, valorizes 'growth' above all else and assigns status according to how much you consume, we compete with each other to see who can consume the most.
Emily LevineSo you're six years old, you're reading 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,' and it becomes rapidly obvious that there are only two kinds of men in the world: dwarves and Prince Charmings. And the odds are seven to one against your finding the prince.
Emily LevineI thought narcissism was about self-love till someone told me there is a flip side to it... It is unrequited self-love.
Emily LevineI once had a man break up with me. He said I was using him because right after making love I would weigh myself.
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