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Teen Mom – 4 Ways to Support

By: AP Young 19 Jan 20204 Jan 2020

Mom Life, Motherhood, parenthoodnurturing, parenting, support, teen mom, teenage mother1 Comment

Teen moms have gotten quite the time in the spotlight with shows like 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom OG in the last decade or so. I have always felt conflicted about that exposure because while it was good to expose what being a mother young was like; it also exploited these girls at one…

Curvy Spotlight: Pearl Glow Body Butter & Soap

By: AP Young 12 Jan 20204 Jan 2020

Curvy Spotlightartisan business, black owned business, handmade body butters, handmade lotions, handmade soap, women in business1 Comment

It’s Curvy Spotlight time ya’ll! My favorite posts on the blog are definitely ones where I get to highlight some amazing women in business. Today’s Curvy Spotlight is pretty special because not only is she a business owner, but she’s my friend and my spiritual sister in faith! 1. What was the reason you chose…

YouTube: Mommy x Daughter Makeup Routine

By: AP Young 9 Jan 2020

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Today on YouTube, my daughter and I decided to do our makeup routine together! Check it out!

YouTube: My 2020 Plans & Trying Robert Welsh's Tips

By: AP Young 6 Jan 20206 Jan 2020

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New YouTube video to kick of the new year! In this video I am discussing my goals for 2020 and trying out makeup tips from Robert Welsh. Check it out! Also make sure to check out my other Youtube videos on the blog!

Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

By: AP Young 5 Jan 20202 Jan 2020

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Thyroid Disease Awareness Month is honored in the month of January; so here we are! I remember a time in my life when thyroid disease wasn’t even a thought that entered my mind. All of that changed in October 2016 when I discovered a lump in my throat. In May of 2017 I was diagnosed…

Navigating Chronic Illness – Life After Diagnosis Live

By: AP Young 2 Jan 20202 Jan 2020

Healthaccessibility, behavioral health, chronic illness, health and wellness, mental health, spoonieLeave a Comment

Hey y’all! I’m so excited to announce that myself and Lorna Finn of http://www.cystumofcurves.com are partnering to present a special live about chronic illness! Join us as we have an open conversation about advocating for your health, love & relationships, resources and more! Save the date! 1/7/2020 7:30 PM EST. http://instagram.com/apyblog http://instagram.com/cystumorcurves I hope to…

Non-Scale Victories: My First in Store Try-On in YEARS

By: AP Young 1 Jan 20201 Jan 2020

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Non- scale victories are a way to track your weight loss or fitness goals without focusing on the number on the scale. Non-scale victories can be anything from your stamina increasing, clothes fitting differently, strength increasing etc. One of my non-scale victory goals back in October was to actually go in the store and shop…

2019 in Review

By: AP Young 29 Dec 201911 Dec 2019

Plus Size2019, coping, disabilty, growth, mental health, mental health awareness, redemption, year in reviewLeave a Comment

Yes you guys, 2019 is rapidly coming to an end. It is that time of the year! Most people are over the year, looking forward to a new year to start fresh and anew. While that’s the narrative of most people, it’s definitely not mine. 2019 was full of ups and downs just like any…

Therapy Before WLS: Why It's Important

By: AP Young 22 Dec 201910 Dec 2019

Healthbariatric surgery, mental health, therapy, weight loss surgery, wls1 Comment

Therapy is one of those things that people either believe is great or believe it has no purpose. If you have ever read my blog, then you know I advocate heavily for therapy. As a person who has battled depression since I was a child; I understand the importance of therapy. WLS is Not a…

Curvy Spotlight: Carmelita Frazier

By: AP Young 15 Dec 201910 Dec 2019

Curvy Spotlightfashion stylist, finance consultant, philadelphia stylist, plus size model, support women, women in businessLeave a Comment

If you’re an avid reader of my blog then you already know what it means when you see Curvy Spotlight in the title! If you’re new here well you’re in for a treat! Curvy Spotlight was designed to highlight women in business who are doing amazing things in their perspective industries. Today’s Curvy Spotlight is…

AP Young

Alicia aka AP is a writer, blogger and public speaker who has built her platform on speaking her truth regardless of how unflattering it might be. Her platform includes mental health awareness, body diversity, parenting children with special needs and navigating life with chronic illness and disability. AP also has a vested interest in teaching plus size women how to advocate for their health care in the face of weight discriminatory culture within the health care field. AP also has a passion for fashion and beauty, specifically for women of extended sizes! Through her blog and social media platforms; she attempts to encourage and inspire women to shed the stereotypes and step out of the boxes society tends to set for women who exist in bodies that are larger.

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