Feel better Quote by Roxane Gay
““There is always a moment when I am losing weight when I feel better in my body. I breathe easier. I move better. I feel myself getting smaller and stronger. My clothes fall over my body the way they should and then they start to get baggy. I get terrified. I start to worry about my body becoming more vulnerable as it grows smaller. I start to imagine all the ways I could be hurt. I start to remember all the ways I have been hurt.””
About This Quote
It describes the paradox of weight loss: initial confidence followed by fear of vulnerability and recollection of past trauma.
In simple terms: Weight loss brings confidence but also fear and past trauma resurfacing.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge both empowerment and underlying anxieties.
Themes
body image
trauma
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- fitness journeys
- therapy sessions
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance confidence with safety?
- What coping mechanisms help with past trauma?
A Different Perspective
May trigger negative self‑talk.
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