“Wanting to not feel anything in response to physical and mental beatdowns is a normal response to systemic oppression. When the pain is just too much, overeating leaves you feeling sedated. This is a useful short-term coping mechanism. But the problem is the effect doesn’t last.”
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Decolonizing Wellness
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