Wear the Damn Shorts… Toxic Positivity in the Body Image Space
Phrases like “wear the damn shorts” are meant to be encouraging, but they don’t tell the full story. While a positive outlook is undoubtedly beneficial, it’s harmful to downplay negative emotions, unfair or hurtful situations. “People saw my belly at the gym, and nothing happened – I’m done overthinking. Just take up space” is how…



