Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

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Jan 05, 2024
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Friday Thread: How Are You Showing Up for Fat Folks?

A few days ago, Aubrey Gordon put this prompt in her InstaStories: In 2024, I will better show up for people who are fatter than me by…

I missed the original prompt, but caught a few of the great responses she shared:

“Won’t ask my patients about weight when it has nothing to do with why they came in.” (From a doctor, yay!)

“Ensure accessibility before suggesting a place to go.”

“I’ll send requests to theaters to post seat sizes and provide accessible options.” (Also great to do with restaurants, healthcare waiting rooms, and truly any public space where people sit down!)

But then, Aubrey also posted this:

Okay. SO.

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