Magazine Topic

body image

Stories:

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  Amputation

  When I lost my leg, my whole world was turned upside down. This is my story…

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  Anorexia

  I began to equate love with being thin. Still, on the outside, I worked hard to make it look like I had it all together.

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  Arthritis

  It wasn’t like my body crumbled at once. I didn’t suddenly lose movement in my fingers, toes, shoulders, elbows, spine, jaw, and knees. For me, it was a slow, painful progression of immobility.

Articles:

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  Restore Your Self-Esteem

  People can influence how we see ourselves. How much should others’ opinions matter? What happens when they begin to matter too much?

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  When You've Got That Ugly Fat Feeling

  Have you ever stood in front of your closet and just felt fat? Me too. I am learning five ways that I can fight the feeling and make my closet — and my body — my friend.

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  My Husband Says I'm Too Fat

  No one wants to hear those words. So what should we do when we do?