Welcome to the NAAFA Community Voices Blog!

Under the guidance of editor Samantha Puc and the NAAFA Board of Directors, the Community Voices Blog features writing from members of the fat community and our allies, especially those who are also disabled, LGBTQIA2S+, People of Color, and superfat/infinifat. We prioritize pieces that approach fat liberation and fat rights through an intersectional lens and seek to feature a diverse array of voices on fat experiences, cultural critiques of fatness in media, and more.

Additionally, we spotlight fat changemakers and provide resource guides and other tools for our community to engage in combating anti-fatness, advocating for fat rights, creating anti-racist approaches to fat liberation, and supporting systematically excluded communities.

The NAAFA Community Voices Blog seeks to cover all aspects of the fat experience, which often includes difficult subject matter. Although we do not accept pro-diet or pro-weight loss content for the blog, some posts may discuss diet culture and weight loss within the context of fat acceptance and liberation. Individual posts will include more specific content warnings.

DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions stated on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog are personal and belong solely to the author. They do not represent the views or opinions of NAAFA or the people, institutions, or organizations the owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacities, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

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Susan Perez 10/30/24 Susan Perez 10/30/24

Fat and Flat: On Breast Cancer & Body Love

When I was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, I was thrust into a whirlwind. I found myself in a medical world where every tool in my toolbox, and some I didn't have yet, were going to be needed.

Tamra Moon 8/29/24 Tamra Moon 8/29/24

Having a Fat Mom Made Me a Better Mom

That was the year I realized my mom was fat, and most people don’t like fat bodies.

August Owens Grimm 8/8/24 August Owens Grimm 8/8/24

Who Gets to Wear the Speedo?

How I interpret my body is changing. The questions are changing. Not: Can I wear the Speedo? Rather: Do I want to wear one?

J Aprileo 7/11/24 J Aprileo 7/11/24

Seeking Superfat Top Surgery

Gender-affirming care is often labeled as cosmetic or elective. This essentially creates room for medical anti-fatness to gate-keep trans people from accessing the vital care they need.

Tigress Osborn 6/24/24 Tigress Osborn 6/24/24

Can We End the Era of Endless Ozempic Coverage?

The term “Ozempic Era” is being used by scholars, researchers, and journalists to talk about this moment in time when Ozempic seems to be a national obsession.