Fat Stereotypes Redefined

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Christi

Fitchburg , MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I started a group called Firchburg SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) which is a support group for the LGBTQI+ community. I also created "blessing bags" for those in need which have toiletries, and I pass them out every other Sunday at a breakfast for people in need.

Why are you participating?

Because I want for show the world it's ok to be fat, progressive, and have an anxiety disorder. My shirt speaks for myself as I am bisexual so I didn't feel that label was as important as the other ones.

Barbara

Worcester, MA
United States

Fat
Niece
Millennial
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I try helping others whenever possible.

Why are you participating?

I wanted to support those who are always looked down to especially native americans.

Louise

Dorchester, MA
United States

Accent
Cameroonian
Fat
Tell Us Your Good Deed

This past spring break I volunteered at Habitat for Humanity in Melbourne, Florida. We build a house for a young woman and her daughter. It was the most amazing thing ever, and I'm glad Fisher gives us an opportunity to experience such a thing other than being out here in the street and getting wasted.

Why are you participating?

Well because for so long these three things have been going through my mind and I thought that's all I was. But guess what, not anymore. Louise (hehe) is not fat but she is a "phatz" pretty on thick madame to me knowing my ongoing is awesome. I love my life.

Meghan

Norwich, CT
United States

Fat
Adopted
Mother
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I save bugs and spiders even though I think they are gross.

Why are you participating?

Everyone is unique, and nobody should make you feel bad for being who you are.

Denyelle

Fat
Anxiety
Rape Survivor
Tell Us Your Good Deed

Clean up litter on street. I always get yelled at for it and it kills me to not pick it up. Often have I muttered "leave it be, leave it be" fearing my stepmother's wrath.

Why are you participating?

I found this online, and was intrigued.

Larry

Fat
Loner
Injured
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I am a security officer in a large office. When the fire alarm sounded I carried a co workers dog outside.

Why are you participating?

To take a look at my happy self and discover what I can and can't change in order to increase happiness even further. Help others see that they can
choose which things they SEE, HEAR and SAY in a way that increases happiness.

Amanda

Milford, NH
United States

Wife
Lesbian
Fat
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I help people everyday in my career, I'm a physical therapist. I love the people I work with and go to great lengths to make sure they are as independent as they can realistically be. Secretly I have bought things for my patients that they need and insurance won't pay for...

Why are you participating?

I am participating because I am more than just a lesbian and I struggle everyday when talking about my wife in my career, which is hard not to do when chatting with clients/patients.

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