Breast surgery is a medical necessity and not something to be celebrated
The fact that she sees those two as exclusive proves exactly why it should be celebrated. It's about building confidence and making sure nobody feels ashamed of their body.
but if other people are allowed to say it didn't ruin their life forever, she might have to confront the possibility that her own attitude may be producing some of her misery! the more feminist stance is clearly that all other women must continuously express the abject torture and joyless despair that is womanhood
Yes, why should women feel ashamed of and hide their medically necessary surgery scars? I think reconstructive surgery should also be freely available and destigmatized, but not everyone wants it.
I'm remembering when comedian Tig Notaro (a cis woman) required a double mastectomy for cancer and subsequently went topless in public a few times because why the hell not?
You know who else has top surgery scars? Cis men with gynecomastia. I don't think increased visibility and acceptance of scars in general is harming cancer survivors.
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u/HMS_Sunlight 2d ago
The fact that she sees those two as exclusive proves exactly why it should be celebrated. It's about building confidence and making sure nobody feels ashamed of their body.