In her memoir "Hunger," Roxane Gay reflects on the journey of her body from a time of innocence and self-acceptance during her childhood to a period marked by trauma that shattered her sense of safety. She traces the transformation of her relationship with her body, highlighting how her trust was broken and the profound impact it had on her identity.

The aftermath of these experiences continues to resonate in her life as she grapples with the enduring effects of trauma. Gay's narrative explores her ongoing struggle to reclaim her body and narrative, shedding light on the complexities of healing and self-acceptance in the face of adversity.