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systems of oppression, 46
thoughts, 62
radical self-love: and best-interest buying, 43–45
corporeal nature, 3–5
defined, 1–3
as liberation, 115–16
mapping a way from shame, 57–60
process, 60–64
and radical human love, 76–81
ten tools, 94–114. See also acceptance; body positivity; intimacy,
building; self-care
rebellion, vs. revolution, 83
Scott, Jill, 97
self, inherent sense of, 58
self-acceptance, 2–3
self-care, 89
self-confidence, 1–2
self-deprecation, 96–98
self-esteem, 1–2
self-love. See radical self-love sexism, in politics, 48–49. See also
discrimination, widespread;
sexual assault, apologies from victim, 11–12
shame, inflicting on others, 17–18.
See also body shame
Slavery by Another Name, 84
SS St. Louis, 85
sterilization, forcible, 47
stories: making better, 72
making new, 109–11
suicides: rates, 50–51
transgender youth, 30, 52. See also mental health
Tajfel, Henry, 30
taking out the toxic, 64, 66–68