Describe myself Quote by Tess Holliday
“I'm OK with being called plus size, I'm OK with being called fat. If someone is shouting that I'm fat in the street in a derogatory way, then obviously I'm not OK with that, but I'm comfortable using the adjective fat to describe myself, because I am fat.”
About This Quote
Source Public interview, 2021
Accepting self‑identification can coexist with rejecting external stigma; reclaiming language can empower.
In simple terms: Self‑labeling is okay, but harassment is not.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑acceptance while confronting public prejudice.
Themes
body positivity
identity
stigma
language reclamation
Mood
hopeful
defiant
Type
motivational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- social media activism
- public speaking
- support groups
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
social dynamics
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can personal acceptance influence broader societal attitudes?
- What strategies reduce public harassment?
A Different Perspective
Reclaiming terms may not change systemic bias.
