“I avoided the full length mirror because I didn’t want to catch a glimpse of a self I loathed.” The entire essay spoke to my spirit however your words regarding the church and our bodies were truth. I am at least fifty five years into having teaching (I don’t know what word I should use)regarding my body and the church. I also related very much related to the Episcopalian faith. I have been completely accepted there. The teaching of fifty five years has affected me to the point where I believe I will never look at myself in a positive light. I grieve for my body and my spirit. This is a wonderful, well thought out and incredibly well written essay Sarah. I am inspired by you, your studies and your words. Thank you for sharing with us. Susan
“I avoided the full length mirror because I didn’t want to catch a glimpse of a self I loathed.” The entire essay spoke to my spirit however your words regarding the church and our bodies were truth. I am at least fifty five years into having teaching (I don’t know what word I should use)regarding my body and the church. I also related very much related to the Episcopalian faith. I have been completely accepted there. The teaching of fifty five years has affected me to the point where I believe I will never look at myself in a positive light. I grieve for my body and my spirit. This is a wonderful, well thought out and incredibly well written essay Sarah. I am inspired by you, your studies and your words. Thank you for sharing with us. Susan
Gorgeous, gorgeous. (Jesus Freak by Sara Miles is a seminal work in my own "conversion" story.)