How I ended the abusive relationship with my body: A woman of color faculty’s experience

How I ended the abusive relationship with my body: A woman of color faculty’s experience

By Soko Starobin I thought I took care of my body fairly well during my tenure-track years from 2008 to 2013. I went to the gym three times per week and cooked healthy meals at home as often as I could. During those years, I thought it was normal to experience some physical symptoms like a cold, sinus infections, and neck aches. Therefore, I paid little attention to these symptoms. As I reflect back to…