The SHAKTI Study is a study by JIVINITI, the Research and Creative Communications Program of The Virsa Foundation, Inc.
SHAKTIThe SHAKTI Study
by JIVINITI

Her diary · White · in her 50s

Judy

Judy describes herself as “Outgoing, Dramatic, Loud, Extra, Creative.” In the two days she wrote, she was frank about her body, the harsh things she says to herself, and a home where she does not feel cared for. She is also, in her words, “LOUD and VOCAL” in her support of the LGBT community.

married, a mother of two teenage sons · 2 of 5 days in the diary

Content note: Her diary mentions mistreatment by her husband.

All names in these stories are pseudonyms.

Her diary, day by day

  1. Day 1 · You

    If it's a food I really love...I will eat and eat and eat until i am physically sick...because I can't stop putting it in my mouth.

    on eating past the point of comfort

  2. Day 2 · Your world

    If something good happens...I am always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

    on Day 2, her view on life

  3. Day 3 · Nutrition

    She did not write on this day.

  4. Day 4 · Resilience

    She did not write on this day.

  5. Day 5 · Envisioning

    She did not write on this day.