Curve Comfort

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In The Bold Italic's feature story today, Sara Faith Alterman explores coming to terms with her curves following years of harassment and ridicule. Joining San Francisco's self-accepting populace has helped, she says, despite an unbelievably obnoxious comment from a dude at Burma Superstar. Screw that guy and power to you, Ms. Alterman. [The Bold Italic]