Stop “Raising Strong Girls”

Stop "Raising Strong Girls." Hear me out. You've heard the slogans. Has it ever seemed weird to you the way that this notion that we must work to "raise strong girls" implies that girls and women won't be? But if you look around, I imagine you'll be surrounded by strong women hardened by their experience… Continue reading Stop “Raising Strong Girls”

Self Love Sunday

The "bikini body" workout and diet messages are revved up right now and ready to make you feel like shit. Four years into eating disorder recovery I still feel the tug of the media during the swim season and have to remind myself that my body is perfect exactly the way it is. Dear Self,… Continue reading Self Love Sunday