One of the most insightful things I’ve ever read about eating disorders and body esteem in general was a comment on my blog a while ago that I regret being unable to find now. The writer was saying that most people think girls want to be skinny because of Hollywood and Vogue. This girl wanted to be skinny because she wanted to be a protagonist.
She didn’t expose herself to mainstream fashion magazines or TV; she was interested in art films and books and indie music. But no matter how alternative the movie, the protagonist was almost always skinny. And wanting to be a protagonist means wanting to be someone, as most people do. Apparently, your story is only worth hearing, you’re only someone, if you’re skinny—it’s like, the blueprint of a human. Once that’s down, you’re allowed to be as interesting and protagonist-y as you want! Apparently.
Tavi Gevinson - How to Not Care What Other People Think Of You - 2. Liking Your Body/Face (Rookie Mag, 1/24/12)
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I honestly think a) you’d be a perfect fit at Rookie and b) Tavi is about the raddest ever.
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Word. Our stories tell us what we are to expect, what we want and we should want. Even if you don’t think this is...
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