I love food, but it is so difficult to enjoy food. It is so difficult to believe I am allowed to enjoy food. Mostly, food is a constant reminder of my body, my lack of willpower, my biggest flaws.
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In her book "Hunger," Roxane Gay expresses a deep ambivalence towards food. Although she has a love for it, she struggles to fully embrace the joy of eating due to the societal pressures and personal insecurities related to her body image. Food becomes a source of distress rather than pleasure, tainted by her feelings of inadequacy and self-criticism.
Gay's reflection reveals the internal conflict many face regarding food and body acceptance....
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