MY SECRET LOVE AFFAIR WITH CHOCOLATE I used to sneak chocolate Candy consumption was not a common occurrence in my childhood home I’d search tirelessly for the hidden goodies In some dusty bowl at the back of a cabinet, I’d find a note from my brother saying “found...
We got the body thing wrong We got it wrong because we were taught it was a thing Our body Some THING to be dealt with To be managed To be monitored To be measured We got IT wrong because Our body became IT How could this wondrous...
I’VE RECLAIMED MY BODY THREE TIMES I’ve reclaimed my body three times. And I can see the fourth on the way. The first time I reclaimed my body was after I disowned it because someone tried to take it against my will. I reclaimed her by telling my trauma. I...
I’m out of control with my food I’m already full I reach for more I don’t stop I know I should I know I won’t feel good I know I’ll judge myself after. I can’t stop I know this nutrition stuff I know the food that makes me feel good I know the food that...
A POEM FOR ANYONE WHO’S EVER EATEN THEIR FEELINGS “I like to eat my feelings” Say it. Say it like it’s a fact No angst No guilt No shame No “I shouldn’t eat emotionally” It’s not a question. It’s not “how do I stop myself from eating my feelings?” It’s...
SHE CHECKED ME OUT She looked me up and down. I saw her gaze taking in every aspect of my appearance My clothes My jewelry Every wrinkle grey hair and fat roll I saw her assess my size I heard her mind comparing her body to my body. I imagined that she was...