Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
I was around 12 years old when I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or as it is commonly known, PCOS. I remember my doctor sitting me and my mother down, scaring the shit out of us with her ominous facial expressions, and leading us to believe that I was about to be diagnosed withContinue reading “Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome”
Homage to Fat Womxn: Fat Black Musicians
I have always been obsessed with music. Growing up on musicians like The Steve Miller Band and Donna Summer to writing about Tchaikovsky on my personal statement for college; music has always found a way into my life. I constantly sought various genres and in high school made several trips to the local record shop,Continue reading “Homage to Fat Womxn: Fat Black Musicians”
Living Vocabulary
My knowledge of my body comes from years of experience living as a Plus Size Woman. Every. Single. Day. Of. My. Life. I am aware of my size. Whether it is from the crash of my hips in between rows of desks in school to distant relatives telling me how pretty I could be ifContinue reading “Living Vocabulary”
