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- Ava O’Looney
Ava
O’Looney
The seed that rotted me and the line I stared at
The seed that rotted me and the line I stared at.
The book I’m working on is a passionate exploration of the generational effects of diet
culture. It delves into how it transcended from the insecurities and self-expectations of my
mother and her twin sister, and was drilled into my cousin and me from a young age. I still
remember how my mother and her sister constantly compared themselves to each other,
and how they romanticized emaciated bodies, making us believe that we should strive to
look like that at all costs. The book is a personal journey that traces the roots of diet culture
and the impact it had on my family. I explore how it affected our relationship with food, our
self-esteem, and our sense of worth. Through my story, I hope to shed light on the harmful
effects of diet culture and inspire others to break free from its grip. I believe that my story is
not unique, and that many others have experienced the same struggles that I did. By sharing
my experiences, I hope to create a platform for others to do the same and start a
conversation about the impact of diet culture on our society.
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