BALTIMORE, MD, but I'm a divorced mom who doesn't go out much. Still -- hello! If you see me walking along the waterfront at sunrise, please give me the secret BT handshake. Which I assume involves butter or jelly.
I was at the AVAM the other day with my daughter and one of the large metal sculptures reminded me of something in a book I'd recently read. Which took me a few moments (more than a few, truthfully, post-menopause brain) to recall that it was in Prom Mom, and I explained to my daughter that you work at the AVAM. It was a beautiful moment of what I call "book serendipity" and thought I'd share. Thanks for that!!
Well that just makes my day. Strangely, I had finished Prom Mom before I applied to be a docent at AVAM, but I have long loved (and collected) visionary art. Just one of the best places in Baltimore.
At the risk of being earnest — the pandemic/the end of my marriage happened to align with me discovering Virginia’s work and the work of many others, including Aubrey Gordon. And it was mind-altering/life-changing. Still baby-stepping my way from the personal journey to being a better ally/activist and I have a ways to go, but I’d rather be honest about my shortcomings than self-congratulatory/hubristic. [Writes, then deletes self-congratulatory anecdote.]
Oh thanks! Would love to connect! I usually do the groups in the Fall and/or Winter. Summer gets too hot :-). You can follow me on instagram (I always post about it when the groups open up).
Or feel free to email me and I can always send you an email when the group opens up, if you'd be interested at that point. Maria@forwardmotioncounselinglcsw.com
Thanks so much! I usually do the groups in the Fall and/or Winter. You can follow me on instagram (I always post about it when the groups open up). Or feel free to email me and I can let you know when it opens back up: Maria@forwardmotioncounselinglcsw.com
MERCER COUNTY, NJ (willing to travel)! I'm a HAES-aligned ED therapist, but I'm also getting PUMPED to host IRL (non-clinical) fat-joy-centered weekend retreats in the next year here in NJ. More details to come as we get underway, but I'm so happy to meet up casually with any of ya'll locally in the meantime!
We have some great stuff going on in Philly! Follow @phillyfatcon and @phillyplusswap. I am one of the founders of Philly FatCon and I created the Philly Plus Swap - a HUGE clothing swap, only for plus sizes.
I'm in north jersey (Montclair) and also a new mom so not likely to travel much soon but i wanted to say hi as I'm also a therapist (though not focused on ED - I work for an org serving survivors of gender based violence though and there is a fair amount of overlap as i'm sure you can imagine!)
Ok - I did the thing! First retreat is June 7-9 in North NJ! www.fatjoyjubilee.com (still hoping to get lots of other less formalized meet ups going with all of you, as well!)
I'm in Asheville, NC, lead retreats, and teach body-inclusive Movement Medicine classes (in-person and online!) I'd love to create a space for folks to move and get stronger without all the body shaming BS
Hi Sadie- I am a registered dietitian (and certified yoga instructor) and live in Wilmington, NC. I see clients all across NC, via telehealth, and thus, would love to chat more about how we can support one another! My company is Renew Nutrition Therapy. <3
Yay this is so exciting! I just put together a quick google form to get some contact info and general availability/locations (is that ok, Virginia?) so we can start trying to coordinate something!
BALTIMORE, MD, but I'm a divorced mom who doesn't go out much. Still -- hello! If you see me walking along the waterfront at sunrise, please give me the secret BT handshake. Which I assume involves butter or jelly.
I was at the AVAM the other day with my daughter and one of the large metal sculptures reminded me of something in a book I'd recently read. Which took me a few moments (more than a few, truthfully, post-menopause brain) to recall that it was in Prom Mom, and I explained to my daughter that you work at the AVAM. It was a beautiful moment of what I call "book serendipity" and thought I'd share. Thanks for that!!
Well that just makes my day. Strangely, I had finished Prom Mom before I applied to be a docent at AVAM, but I have long loved (and collected) visionary art. Just one of the best places in Baltimore.
I'm a fan and am thrilled to find you in the comments here.
At the risk of being earnest — the pandemic/the end of my marriage happened to align with me discovering Virginia’s work and the work of many others, including Aubrey Gordon. And it was mind-altering/life-changing. Still baby-stepping my way from the personal journey to being a better ally/activist and I have a ways to go, but I’d rather be honest about my shortcomings than self-congratulatory/hubristic. [Writes, then deletes self-congratulatory anecdote.]
Hello, Laura Lippman! I'm a fan.
Thanks! I can't give away too many details, but the Burnt Toast community definitely influenced the book I'm publishing next year!
Ahh cannot wait to read it, Laura!
Psychotherapist in Putnam County, NY! I facilitate outdoor body liberation groups in Cold Spring, NY! 🌲🥾
Also in the HV just slightly north of Cold Spring!
I would be into that! How do I find it?
Oh thanks! Would love to connect! I usually do the groups in the Fall and/or Winter. Summer gets too hot :-). You can follow me on instagram (I always post about it when the groups open up).
Or feel free to email me and I can always send you an email when the group opens up, if you'd be interested at that point. Maria@forwardmotioncounselinglcsw.com
I'm in Newburgh, NY and work in White Plains!
Beacon, NY here!
HIGHLAND, NY. Not too far up the river!
I’m in Cold Spring and would love to learn more about your outdoor group.
Thanks so much! I usually do the groups in the Fall and/or Winter. You can follow me on instagram (I always post about it when the groups open up). Or feel free to email me and I can let you know when it opens back up: Maria@forwardmotioncounselinglcsw.com
Awesome! Im right here in putnam myself!! Happy to see this as soon as i opened the thread ❤️
Northampton, MA. I’d love to organize a meet-up.
Yay! I am in Springfield. I don't drive, but I could come up on the weekend. It would be very exciting to see the Western Mass. community blossom.
I'm in Easthampton!
Brattleboro, VT!
Hi! I’m in Arlington Ma. Would love to make something work.
I’m in Great Barrington, MA!
I’m in Gloucester MA, but hoping to move closer to western ma!
I’m in Pittsfield! I run a chapter of body liberation hiking club here - https://www.instagram.com/bodyliberationhikingberkshires
Ooh I am in Great Barrington!
I'm in southern NH but I'd be down for a drive. Hi!
Hi! Me too—Keene, NH area!
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND 💕
My daughter and I are going to be in Edinburgh next month on vacation, but I don’t live there sadly.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ (willing to travel)! I'm a HAES-aligned ED therapist, but I'm also getting PUMPED to host IRL (non-clinical) fat-joy-centered weekend retreats in the next year here in NJ. More details to come as we get underway, but I'm so happy to meet up casually with any of ya'll locally in the meantime!
We have some great stuff going on in Philly! Follow @phillyfatcon and @phillyplusswap. I am one of the founders of Philly FatCon and I created the Philly Plus Swap - a HUGE clothing swap, only for plus sizes.
Philly here! A relatively new group that I love for parenting a fat kid is YES! Your Empowered Sexuality https://yourempoweredsexuality.org/.
And being fat myself. It's been a journey and I had to rapidly accept myself so that I could limit harm to her.
Hey, neighbor! I'm in Ewing!
I'm in north jersey (Montclair) and also a new mom so not likely to travel much soon but i wanted to say hi as I'm also a therapist (though not focused on ED - I work for an org serving survivors of gender based violence though and there is a fair amount of overlap as i'm sure you can imagine!)
Ok - I did the thing! First retreat is June 7-9 in North NJ! www.fatjoyjubilee.com (still hoping to get lots of other less formalized meet ups going with all of you, as well!)
I'm in Asheville, NC, lead retreats, and teach body-inclusive Movement Medicine classes (in-person and online!) I'd love to create a space for folks to move and get stronger without all the body shaming BS
Hi Sadie- I am a registered dietitian (and certified yoga instructor) and live in Wilmington, NC. I see clients all across NC, via telehealth, and thus, would love to chat more about how we can support one another! My company is Renew Nutrition Therapy. <3
Hendersonville! Would love to meet up with local folks! Asheville area is local.
I’m in Greenville, SC
I’m in Greenville! Technically pelzer, but I am from Greenville.
Wow! I’m in Hendersonville. We should meet up sometime soon!
SEATTLE, WA and I need friends!
Also in Seattle, and would love a meetup!!
I always need more friends! I am just north near Mukilteo but I work in Seattle so down quite frequently!
I’m in Seattle and I would love more friends!
I’m in Burien area, PNW toasties!
I'm in West Seattle!
Me too!!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
I'm in Seattle as well! Sounds like there are a lot of us here!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Also in Seattle and would love a Burnt Toast hang!
Same! West Seattle.
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Seattle here! Would love a meet up.
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
I am moving to Seattle the first week of April and will also need friends!
I'm on the eastside - where will you be?!
Capitol Hill!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
I'm in West Seattle!
Also West Seattle! Gatewood
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Also in Seattle! Count me in.
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Hell yeah! I'm in Tacoma and am up in the city pretty often!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Shoutout to Lauren for doing this, and replying on every Seattle comment so we all see it!!
I'm on the Eastside of Seattle!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
I'm in Seattle (Beacon Hill), too!!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
I'm in West Seattle!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
I’m also in Seattle (West Seattle specifically) & would love to meet up with folks!
Hi!! Sarah here. Also in West Seattle : )
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Hi, Amanda! Another West Seattleite, here!
On the Eastside over in KIRKLAND, WA here!
I'm in Woodinville!
I'm in Kirkland, too!!
i'm redmond!
+1 for Seattle! I live north of Ballard, near Carkeek Park
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
Seattle, Ballard area. I am intentionally trying to expand my community and would be in for a meetup!
I can help organize us! Anyone who wants to participate, I made a form to collect info: https://forms.gle/bmrtF7bKwwfuBBx57
(greater) BOSTON, MA
(specifically Waltham)
Would love to meet up with other Toasties in the area!
Yay this is so exciting! I just put together a quick google form to get some contact info and general availability/locations (is that ok, Virginia?) so we can start trying to coordinate something!
https://forms.gle/oLxtamk92AQLfP4m6
Brilliant idea, Rachel R ◡̈
Lol I'm in southern NH so I was figuring Boston would be my best bet. Hello!
Just in case you didn't see my other comment, I'm collecting contact info to try to coordinate this! https://forms.gle/oLxtamk92AQLfP4m6
Allston here!! Very down for a meet up!
Just in case you didn't see my other comment, I'm collecting contact info to try to coordinate this! https://forms.gle/oLxtamk92AQLfP4m6