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A Brief History of the Fat Acceptance Movement By Sirius Bonner
This crucial moment in the early days of the fat acceptance movement often garners scant mention in the historical record.
Body Trust & Reproductive Justice
Abortion is a necessary and normal part of reproductive healthcare. Reproductive justice is central to Body Trust. Here’s why.
Be Nourished Becomes Center for Body Trust
It was 17 years ago that co-founders Dana Sturtevant and Hilary Kinavey met, not really knowing each other or much about the work they wanted to do beyond a deep craving for new language and a far more real and healing conversation about bodies, eating disorders, fatness and food.
Body Story ~ Nicole K.
“I was 7 when I learned that something was wrong with my body. I had tried on my new dance costume for the upcoming recital and was so excited to show my mom. As I entered the room, she said something like “Oh, Nicole, your stomach…” I was puzzled. What? What about my stomach? I examined myself in the mirror and noticed an ever so slight curvature beneath the waistband of my hot pink spandex pants. Is that what she was talking about? And there, in that instant, a seed of self-doubt was planted.
Center for Body Trust Equity Pricing Structure
The Center for Body Trust embodies values, policies and practices to create access to the resources we offer. Black, Indigenous and People of Color, trans and non-binary folks, queer people, super and inifinifat folks, and people with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by barriers to healthcare and wellness services due to systemic and institutionalized systems. We wish to address this impact by offering a three-tiered pricing structure: equity, standard and standard plus.
In Solidarity with Marquisele Mercedes, Lindley Ashline, Veronica Garnett, and ASDAH
To our friends and...