This or The Velveteen Rabbit, which is much older.

  • pory@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Not just bribing them. Tearing off pieces of your body because you’re so much luckier and prettier and more special, so you should share it with everyone and be less special.

    I know the author intended it as a metaphor for sharing, but it really does read as an uncomfortable situation of giving up on your individuality to fit in and on others having a say in your own body / presentation.