Body Image
Coming Back to First Position: Learning to Love My Body Again
Her body moves gracefully across the room, small ballet slippers dotting the floor with lightness and strength. Her arms are…
Making it to the Mikveh– With Breast Cancer
Published on The Layers Project Magazine in partnership with The Eden Center. A few months after giving birth to my…
Filtering Reality: Instagram and the Megillah
“I think often about the millions of Instagram accounts where their entire personal brand revolves around snapshots of pretty moments.…
“Overweight” and Loving Myself
I have been overweight my whole life. For as long as I remember, I’ve been “the fat girl.” It’s so…
The Things They Tell You
I wrote this piece in response to the onslaught of negative messages we get about our bodies every day. Each…
More than a Number: Redefining My Body
I remember the first time I was aware of my own body. I was in 5th grade living through what…
Erica’s Story: Embracing Body and Soul
When Erica reached out to participate in The Layers Project body image series, I was thrilled. I’ve known her since…
Sandy’s Story: What Does Healthy Look Like?
When I posted the first profile for The Layers Project, Sandy reached out to me feeling frustrated. She shared that…
Temimah’s Story: Living Well is The Best Revenge
When Temimah and I met for her portrait session for this profile, it was a special reunion for me. When…