Disability Does Not Define Me
Special TopicsI was born with cerebral palsy. It has affected my self-esteem because I do things more slowly than my peers. I was teased because of the way I walked when I was younger. However, at the time, bad body image wasn’t on my radar.My birth mom…
The Cages We Built
LGBTQIA+, Special TopicsSometimes, the hardest cages to break out of are the ones we build for ourselves. Society has created a cage for many adolescents around the world, creating an illusion that these cages aren’t meant to be broken. The bars surrounding their…
Dear Melody: Can I Separate My Gender Identity from My Body Image Issues?
Body Image, LGBTQIA+, Special Topics“Monthly Matters with Melody” is a monthly advice column by Dr. Melody Moore, a clinical psychologist, yoga instructor and the founder of the Embody Love Movement Foundation. Her foundation is a non-profit whose mission is to empower girls…