by Katherine SpellerOriginal Source: sheknows.comLiving in a human body (especially as a woman/femme person) can be a fraught experience. For teen girls, navigating interpersonal relationships, puberty and the ever-present pressures to try and have bodies that look a certain way can understandably have lasting effects on their self-image, the ways they treat others. A new study published by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that there is a link between teens being bullied about their weight and bodies and the likelihood that they’ll use and abuse alcohol and marijuana.While we’ve seen a renaissance in body positivity in recent years and a strong showing of women and girls fighting back against the expectations that they prioritize...click here to continue reading