To celebrate the publication of the anthology, we are holding a virtual launch for The Resilience of Being! It will be this Saturday 22nd August at 7PM and should be no longer than an hour. If COVID-19 hadn’t been around this year, we would have loved to have a gathering and celebrate the publication together.… Continue reading
Tag: body positivity
I am so happy to announce that we have an estimated publication date for The Resilience of Being. We are looking at 21st August for the anthology to be available for order! More details will be circulated that week. In the meantime, we have Kickstarter rewards on the way and I have a few more… Continue reading
We have reached the last 24 hours of the Resilience of Being Kickstarter and I'm not giving up yet! If you have had your eye on this project or been saying to yourself that you would get 'round to donating - NOW is the time to do it! You can visit the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw… Continue reading
Sneak Peek: #4
Today's snippet is Ted Burr's exploration of his body image while navigating the gay community, and how this inspired him to use his experiences to help others. Want to read more? Head over to the Kickstarter to get yourself a copy of the anthology: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw
Sneak Peek: #3
For the third sneak peek we have an insight into how life as a performer can influence your experience with body image, as Esmè Smithson opens up about how she found a balance that works for her. Want to read more? Head over to the Kickstarter to get yourself a copy of the anthology: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw
Sneak Peek: #1
With just a week to go on the Kickstarter, I wanted to count it down with a few snippets of some of the lovely words I have been gifted for this project. Below is a quote from Amanda Elliott's To All the Internet Fatties I've Loved Before. Want to read more? Head over to the… Continue reading Sneak Peek: #1
IT'S HAPPENED - today we hit the Kickstarter goal, tipping over the 500 mark to £523 and now creeping onto £578!!! This project is actually happening! I will be sending 'round my personal adoration to everyone individually, but for now a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us get to this point. AND… Continue reading
This is a little message for those whose body image struggles relate to their relationship with food and exercise. Content warning: disordered eating A time with quarantine and self-isolation can make anyone uneasy, regardless of their mental health history. But, if you’re predisposed to trouble with controlling your eating and exercising habits, unexpected changes in… Continue reading
Calling all artists! This is an invitation to submit your artwork for the front cover of The Resilience of Being anthology! Deadline: 1st June 2020 There will be a £50 prize for the winner. About the anthology: The Resilience of Being is a print and online anthology that has collected people’s stories and experiences with… Continue reading
As I’ve been organising this project, I have been keen to make sure the contributors and readers are the main focus. I knew body image was a topic that affected me and I knew that reading the submissions could relate to my experiences; but I don’t think I considered just how easily I could be… Continue reading
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