by Heather Creekmore | May 19, 2020 | Comparison
I love summer. The sunshine. Getting tan. The chance to unwind and relax by the pool. But, then, I hate summer. The pressure to wear shorts or swimsuits to every social engagement. The reminder that my body doesn’t match our culture’s definition of...
by Guest | Sep 2, 2018 | Body Image
True story: Getting rid of clothes that don’t fit can be painful. I’ve written about my experience getting “shame” out of my closet here. But, last week, one of our Compared to Who contributors, Kristin, put out a “HELP” message on...
by Guest | Jun 23, 2018 | Body Image
Do You DESERVE to Wear Shorts? A Cautionary Tale I spent nearly ten summers refusing to wear shorts. I compromised nearly a decade of summers–boiling in jeans, pretending I preferred them. Okay, okay, there were also a few broom skirts in there. It was the 90’s...
