nekobakaz reblogged
POC Eating Disorder Zine Looking for Contributions!
I am Not White and I Have an Eating Disorder!
Project of Nalgona Positivity Pride
- Are you a person of color who has struggled or is currently struggling with an eating disorder*?
- Have you faced barriers in your journey because you do not represent the eating disorder stereotype?
- Does your life intersect with multiple identities and experiences that have made your relationship with food distinct?
We are looking for:
- People of color of all gender/sexual orientation identities.
- Stories that reveal the intrinsic truth of our experiences as folxs of color with food problems.
- Honesty, vulnerability, and individuality.
- Stories that include more than recovery stories.
- Art, poetry(limited inquiries will be accepted), doodles, comics, reflections, nonfiction stories
Deadline: May 15th 2015
*implies all dysfunctional relationships with food, body image, & exercise that may or may not be diagnosed by the medical industrial complex
Suggestions:
- What does decolonizing body love mean to you?
- What was your experience inside a 12-step program or professional eating disorder institution?
- Did you receive support from family and friends?
- How were your relationships affected by your eating disorder?
- Do you have a dual diagnosis?