Blog entries

When I Became a Woman

Connie Sobczak — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:40:39 +0100

I have always had this sense of wanting to become a woman. To me, a woman was power, grace, a 'juicy mama', a goddess, a warrior. My childhood was full of examples of these women. Either in books of faraway lands and the magical and fruitful women who inhabited them, or in my mother, my teachers and my community. When I was younger, I thought that becoming a woman was the gRead More...

Be Body Positive Day

Connie Sobczak — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:26:45 +0100

When I founded The Body Positive, I was motivated by a desire to protect my daughter from the suffering I experienced as a teenager due to my eating disorder. I am grateful that because of this work, Carmen has grown up with a healthy relationship to her body.

In August, Carmen will be attending her first year of college. I’m thrilled to know thRead More...

Joy--one day at a time

Jessica Diaz — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:50:24 +0100

When we commit ourselves to self love, it doesn’t mean our insecurities, worries, or fears magically disappear. But somehow—and maybe it is magical—when we hold ourselves with love, we have the wisdom to know that no matter what negative thoughts creep in, we are inherently good, and exactly who we areRead More...

Dancing: What a way to love your body!

Jessica Diaz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:40:47 +0100

When I am on stage and the lights are on me, I feel so full of love. I love putting on a show! The second the lights come up and the music starts, and I can feel the audience's eyes on me, I feel at home. I enjoy every moment of being on stage and when I catch myself in the mirror I even gasp at how truly beautiful I am. This is the real me. The me that is full and happy anRead More...

Welcome to The Body Positive

Jessica Diaz — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:14:57 +0100

Welcome to The Body Positive's new blog! Much of our work centers on creating community and sharing stories. This is your opportunity to share, comment, ask questions of, or just relate to this community! I want to welcome those of you who are new to The Body Positive and welcome back those who have anxiously awaited the launch of the new site!

We believe that womeRead More...