This is so straightforward and concrete - thank you! Every time I read one of your newsletters or posts I feel both better informed and more secure in my ability to advocate for myself as a fat person. Your advice is gold!
Good tips all. I've personally had best luck with the "what would you do for a thin person," but it still rankles that I have to remind doctors that I am a human being.
I have blurted out “That’s not true” and “That’s old science” 😂. It tends to shock doctors when I say that and it’s not a very skilled approach but sometimes it just comes out because I’m so frustrated.
The Cut, titled “An American Girlhood in the Ozempic Era.”
I am not sure how to feel after learning about her and her feelings around the medication etc. there was a lot in the article and I feel it conflated several issues.
This is so straightforward and concrete - thank you! Every time I read one of your newsletters or posts I feel both better informed and more secure in my ability to advocate for myself as a fat person. Your advice is gold!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad to be able to help!
Good tips all. I've personally had best luck with the "what would you do for a thin person," but it still rankles that I have to remind doctors that I am a human being.
I have blurted out “That’s not true” and “That’s old science” 😂. It tends to shock doctors when I say that and it’s not a very skilled approach but sometimes it just comes out because I’m so frustrated.
Hi Raven
Will you doing a response to this recent article?
The Cut, titled “An American Girlhood in the Ozempic Era.”
I am not sure how to feel after learning about her and her feelings around the medication etc. there was a lot in the article and I feel it conflated several issues.
Thank you!
Dang autocorrect; I meant to write Ragen not Raven. So sorry!