“the inclusivity edit” archives
“The Inclusivity Edit” is a monthly newsletter celebrating body confidence, self-love, and all things disabled representation.
body positive phrases I’m tired of hearing
“Real women have curves.”
“Strong is beautiful.”
“I’d rather be this size than unhealthy.”
“Focus more on what your body does than how it looks.
What do all of these phrases have in common?
They try to uplift one group by stepping on another.
And they are deeply rooted in ableism and body shaming.
curiosity isn’t a free pass
Ah…the good old “I’m just curious.”
That phrase. It’s one that disabled people hear constantly. It’s the excuse people give when they feel entitled to ask about our bodies or disabilities, as if curiosity somehow makes it acceptable. If you’re disabled, you know exactly what I mean.
My latest experience happened at the dentist.