KEY POINTS
● In a world where pro-ana culture threatens teens’ health, this book empowers readers to overcome distorted body images and embrace self-love.
● The author shares her personal journey through childhood struggles with body image, low self-esteem, and dieting obsessions.
● Through her experiences, she emphasizes the significance of Body Positivity, a movement dedicated to accepting all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin color, gender, or abilities.

A letter by Chido, the "First Natural Size Model" and "Body Positive Activist"

In this book, the author, the "First Natural Size Model" in South Korea and a "Body Positive Activist," shares her insights on how to properly face and embrace our bodies. It is the first book in the "BaekBaek Series," a series of books launched by Junior RHK, aimed at providing youth with a variety of books on different topics and stories that reflect the diverse personalities and colors of our young generation.

It’s a youth culture essay that explores her personal journey from childhood struggles with body image complexes, low self-esteem, dieting obsessions, and eating disorders. Through the author’s own story, she emphasizes the importance and value of "Body Positivity" and how it is essential for teenagers. Each individual's perception of their own body is closely linked to their right to good health.

This book extends a comforting and empathetic hand to young readers, assuring them that they are not alone in their struggles. The author shares her own experience of gradually learning to love herself and becoming a better, more confident person. She also reaches out to friends who may still struggle with self-love and body positivity.

Body positivity is about promising not to hate ourselves regardless of our body shape. It does not require grand ambitions or resolutions; even a small act of courage to face the self that we have constantly disliked is enough.

Additionally, the author provides practical tips to help readers get closer to body positivity. Alongside an overview of body positivity, she includes tips such as mindful eating, walking meditation, and fashion advice, enabling teenagers to gradually practice body positivity in their daily lives. If you find yourself constantly comparing your body to others or believing that a thinner and prettier version of yourself is the "real you," and if you struggle to forgive yourself for overeating after restraining yourself for so long, then turn the pages of "Dear My Body." This is the moment when body positivity is needed more than ever.