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To end fatphobia, we need to dismantle Western civilization, says Philly therapist Sonalee Rashatwar

The activist-therapist, who posts as @thefatsextherapist on Instagram, discusses the philosophies behind her popular posts.

Sonalee Rashatwar, 31, nonbinary, of South, N.J., a West Philadelphia-based therapist who specializes in trauma, sexuality and fat positivity. Rashatwar shares her experience and knowledge about being someone who is fat in the world on Thursday, June 27, 2019. “All of my work is to better understand my experience,” Rashatwar said. “I enjoy trauma work and I’m good at being still and being an anchor for someone. It allows me to talk about the stuff I care about.”
Sonalee Rashatwar, 31, nonbinary, of South, N.J., a West Philadelphia-based therapist who specializes in trauma, sexuality and fat positivity. Rashatwar shares her experience and knowledge about being someone who is fat in the world on Thursday, June 27, 2019. “All of my work is to better understand my experience,” Rashatwar said. “I enjoy trauma work and I’m good at being still and being an anchor for someone. It allows me to talk about the stuff I care about.”Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer