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2-07-2008 @ 7:53AM

Lisa said...

My mother has serious health problems and is unable to lose weight. I have seen for myself her being treated less than other people because of her weight. I have heard her crying because she is so unhappy from the way people talk about her weight like she is deaf too. It deeply hurts when some discriminates ones that are over weight. Not all are by choice or because of them over eating. Some treat them worst than dogs and it's so wrong. So many are good christians and good people that love everyone and would do anything to help others. Ever notice how ones that are super skinny and have eating disorders are accepted yet not ones over weight? If I had the money I would send my mother there away from the US so that she would be accepted for herself the way she is.

2-07-2008 @ 12:53PM

RAPatient said...

I was diagnosed 23 years ago with an autoimmune disease that destorys my joints. I was thin and highly active at the time. I am now obese because of years of steroids and serious health issues affecting my ability to walk much less exercise. I know first hand that there are other reasons for obesity than overeating. I eat less than any of my friends or family yet am still large. Also, I fly regularly, but I always talk to the person next to me and confront the issue of my size. I keep the arm rest down for their comfort and not once in years of flying have I had someone be mean about my size once I address it. I know I am big and I try to be respectful of those around me but I also know that my size is due to matters out of my hands.

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