Plastic Measurements of Childhood Body Shame
How childhood toys and media shape lifelong body image struggles, from My Size Barbie to modern social media filters
When Lavender Dresses Hide Broken Mirrors
A prom dress fitting reveals how parental comments shape teen self-image, with neuroscience insights on healing body image wounds.
When Love Met Weight at the Airport
A raw confession about online dating expectations and the cruel words that can’t be taken back at airport arrivals