Stephanie Hance | A Story Uncovered
Beyond Body Image
For much of her life, Stephanie Hance believed changing her body would change how she felt about herself. Her story asks what happens when that promise never comes true.
The story
Stephanie Hance can trace some of her earliest feelings about her body back to childhood.
Over the years, those beliefs became intertwined with dieting, faith, relationships, and the expectation that becoming smaller would finally make her feel worthy.
Even after losing more than 100 pounds, Stephanie discovered that changing her appearance hadn't resolved the feelings she had carried for so long.
Her story also explores the loss of a close friend, the pressures surrounding weight and appearance, and the time and energy consumed by the pursuit of an ideal body.
Eventually, Stephanie began asking a different question. What would her life look like if she stopped waiting to become someone else before allowing herself to enjoy it?
Themes
Body image · Eating disorders · Faith · Friendship · Identity · Self-acceptance
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