Agree Quote by Beth Ditto
“Reclaiming the word 'fat' was the most empowering step in my progress. I stopped using it for insult or degradation and instead replaced it with truth, because the truth is that I am fat, and that's ok. So now when someone calls me fat, I agree, whereas before I would get embarrassed and emotional.”
About This Quote
Source Blog Post: Body Positivity Journey, 2018
Reclaiming the term “fat” turned it into an honest descriptor, reducing shame.
In simple terms: Accepting the word “fat” empowered her.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest self‑labeling.
Themes
body positivity
self‑acceptance
language
empowerment
Mood
empowering
vulnerable
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- support groups
- online discussions
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
social identity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape self‑image?
- What risks exist in normalizing stigmatized terms?
A Different Perspective
Potential backlash from stigma‑focused audiences.
![“Everybody calls me fat all the time, so I can’t wait to have a reason, instead of everybody just being a jerk! I’ve never been Gisele Bündchen, so ain’t nobody expectin’ that! I like to set a [low] standard so people don’t expect a lot.” quote by Kelly Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/caa/kelly-clark-19744_call-me_everybody-calls-me-fat-all-the-time-so-i_2929906.jpg)
![“Gradually, at the concerts, I began to hear calls for 'the fat girl'… Then I would jump up for the piano stool, forgetting about my size [145 lbs at age 13], and work to get all the laughs I could get.” quote by Sophie Tucker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ba/sophie-tucker-30883_age_gradually-at-the-concerts-i-began-to-hea_2473624.jpg)
![“I will not agree to have this bill [to repeal DADT ] go forward, because our economy is in the tank.” quote by John McCain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2c/john-mccain-465_agree_i-will-not-agree-to-have-this-bill-to-re_7321.jpg)
