This is the first episode of Difficult Womxn where we sat down and unpacked SOME of the very complex topic that is body image. I have issues with my body image. Many of you do as well. Most of my deepest insecurities have blossomed from things other people have said about my body. No matter what you look like society will find a way to shame and compare you- I say that from a recognized position of thin privilege. Word choice is important when talking about bodies and everyone has terms they love and hate. Anise identifies with the word “fat” and chooses to reclaim the word. From the beginning of the episode to the end you will hear how Anise freely offers permission to themself and others to be autonomous over our bodies and take charge of the verbiage used to communicate. Anise chooses their name, their pronouns, their circle, their strength building, their expression, their art, their life. On stage Anise moves with DECISION. In person they represent what it means to be a strong, powerful, non-binary femme human and I thank you for listening with open ears to our chat.
