body acceptance

On Body Politics

On Body Politics

Not one person in this community has ever made me feel “less than” for the size and shape of my body. In fact, I have always felt empowered to try new things to make myself more comfortable, like Jan’s suggestion to stand with my feet at hip’s width distance instead of touching in standing postures, which has been a godsend for balance as someone with hips as naturally wide-set as mine. Who knew one simple shift could create such a strong foundation, literally and metaphorically?

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