I’ve lived in an overweight body for 17+ years, which has completely shaped how I see the world. You’ve been following me because like it or not, this is the real journey I’ve been on nearly my whole life. My body is the reason I’ve been able to put on a show for everyone, why I’ve always had a larger than life personality, and why I am the way I am. It’s a journey that millions of girls + women navigate everyday, and I hope to help normalize bodies of all shapes, sizes, and colors.

About two months ago, I sat down with @kendramorous to have a conversation around fat-phobia, impression management (shoutout to our therapists), and body positivity. Kendra taught me how important healing publicly is as a way to create space for solidarity. She reminded me that I’ve spent almost two decades wasting time trying to waste away. She assured me that I’m not alone in feeling like my accomplishments are never accomplishments until I’m thin.

I’ve never had overweight friends with whom I could exchange these thoughts and stories with, and Kendra was the first person who really made me feel a little less alone. This is one of those conversations that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life, and I hope this helps little girls and women of all shapes, sizes, and colors feel a little less alone, too. So please, enjoy this extremely moving, honest, vulnerable (yes, you’ll see me cry at one point), and important conversation. You also better follow @kendramoros, because she IS THE MOMENT !!!