Hi friend,

 

I know we're slightly out of Mermay now, but mythical creatures are forever, so I want to talk some more about fat merfolk.

 

Through the kind service of Mermaid Chè Monique and the Society of Fat Mermaids, I was able to add the voices of lots of fat merfolk to An Ocean of Fat Merfolk. I also added some lovely fat mer-art and changed the format of the article to make it more fun to browse.

 

Here are a few of the mers who spoke up about what they would want someone reading about fat merpeople to know:

 

"We do it because we are people who love beautiful things, and want to be beautiful, too, and share that beauty with everyone around us. In our minds and hearts, we ARE beautiful. If you're only seeing "fat", you're missing the *real* person we are. We ARE beautiful."  🏖️ Serenity Fjordr

 

"Zoomies. Being a fat, powerful, silly creature is a lot of fun." 🏖️ Z Robertstad @zthewilsonrivermonster

 

"How accessible it is for not only plus size bodies but also disabled bodies and bodies that are both! It's an intense workout but the low impact and increased resistance of being in the water makes it great for all ability levels. Mermaiding is for every body" 🏖️ Mermaid Montara

 

 

 

» Does this Semaglutide (Wegovy) study really show four-year sustained weight loss? (read)

 

» Who saw Tigress Osborn's feature in Time Magazine?! (read)

 

» What is it like to be fat in the workplace? (listen)

 

» Her weight is included, but not her name (read)

 

» Simple summer self-care routine for folks in larger bodies (listen)

 

» The Money Is In All The Wrong Places (read)

 

» Your child in a larger body deserves to wear a swimsuit (read)

 

» The Examination/Washington Post Anti-Diet Hit Piece (read)

 

🦄 Unicorn chaser: Never Been Small - Single by Jennarie (rock out)

@ Body Liberation Stock

 

"Many fat folk find liberation in the water from gravity, add a monofin, and for some of us, it's the fastest we'll ever be. It's as close to flying as I'll ever get! I feel more agile and capable with a powerful tail attached!" 🏖️ Mermaid Silvermyst @thebiggaymermaid

 

"That we need more tails in plus sizes that don't cost an arm and an leg. I mean if Torrid can make clothes that are fashion forward for plus size women why not tails and tops. Oh and that the world need us because not all Mermaids are tiny. 

 

And this is the one world we're there is no body shaming just support! And that way little mermaids like my daughter will have a place to swim no matter her body type." 🏖️ Dustbunny Decor

 

"It has health benefits that people overlook just because some swimmers are plus size." 🏖️ Yule Forrest

 

 

Unapologetically fat,