In this OdEd, Annette Richmond, who started a body-positive fat camp, explains how it creates community.
. To continue destigmatizing fatness and to create a place where fat people can take up space, my Fat Camp is a celebration of our community.Hugeand could instantly relate to the experience of feeling different than my thinner peers. Some people are still struggling to unlearn the damaging practices taught at the kinds of weight loss camps portrayed in popular media. Although the name is the same, my Fat Camp Retreats are the complete opposite of weight loss camps.
Imagine an adult summer camp with day trips to explore a new area, make new friends, and connect over similarities. Think themed night activities with a dash of delicious food. The focus at Fat Camp is not food or weight, it's community. It’s about connecting with people that look like you to discuss differences and bond over similarities.
Creating a safe space for open and honest fat-positive conversations is important. Not only are we talking about
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