![]() ![]() Her new neighbor, Catalina, sees Ellie for her true self and beyond her physical appearance. She finds refuge and support in her new therapist and her father, who advocates for her, even when advocacy leads to arguments with Ellie’s mom. Yet, it’s not all doom and gloom for Ellie. There are no what-ifs or “if you only lost weight” or “your face is so pretty,” etc. In the water, Ellie is weighless and free – free of societal pressures, free of side eyes and judgment. She doesn’t fit in with her peers she doesn’t fit in the right clothes. From her sister, who nicknamed her Splash for her body’s impact when she swims, to her so-called well-intentioned mother researching bariatric surgery and dieting articles, Ellie is sent the consistent message that she doesn’t fit in. Not just by her classmates but also by her own family. ![]() The debut novel by Lisa Fipps centers around Ellie, an 11-year-old, who is bullied for her weight. On this year’s Summer Reading list (coming soon!), there is a gem of a book called Starfish. It highlights this message in bright lights. ![]() While I’m over here living my best life and admiring the body positive messages from the Lizzos and Ashley Grahams of the world, there is still much work to do when it comes to fat acceptance and body shaming. I know you are going to find this hard to believe, but our society isn’t kind to people that are overweight. ![]()
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