Many of the ways we have been taught to perceive bodies are based on insufficient research and assumptions, and it can be disorienting to unravel ideas that have been presented to us as fact. Many of us reading this are unlearning deep-rooted beliefs that have been passed down for generations—and that’s hard! But it’s part of this journey, and I encourage you to write down any feelings or questions that may come up as you read this chapter—and indeed the rest of this book. The hope is that it helps you reflect on and begin to change the way you speak about yourself and others.
