“Prior to being bullied, I was a very footloose sixth-grader. You know, I was quirky, I was creative - I really felt good in my own body. And when I was bullied in seventh grade, my self-esteem tanked.” KnowsSelfBodyFeltMy OwnCreativeSelf EsteemEsteemGradesBulliedQuirkyBeing BulliedSeventh GradeFootloose Author:Carolyn Mackler
“The Fat Girl Code of Conduct: 1. Any sexual activity is a secret. No public displays of affection. 2. Don’t discuss your weight with him. 3. Go further than skinny girls. If you can’t sell him on your body, you’d better overcompensate with sexual perks. 4. Never, ever, ever, ever, ever push the relationship thing.” IfsBodyGirlSecretActivityWeightSellsAffectionYour BodyFatsCodeDisplaySkinnyPerksFat GirlSkinny Girl Author:Carolyn Mackler
“And also...well...i told them I want to get an apartment with him next year rather than live in the dorms." What'd they say?" Over their dead bodies." What did you say?" I asked whether they wanted to be burie or cremated.” WantYearsWellsBodyWantedNextApartmentNext YearDorms Author:Carolyn Mackler
