Raising Awareness

This is my very first post, so go easy on me. My name is Pam, and I am a very big lady. As such, I have been through a lot in my life. I survived public and highschool as 'The Fat Girl', and have only gotten larger over time. This hasn't gotten me down.

Like a phoenix from the ashes, I have come from the tormenting flames of bullying and ridicule to be reborn a judgement-free and all-accepting messiah of Fat Acceptance. I believe that with my positive attitude and my willpower I can make an impact on the hate and scrutiny forced on larger people around the world.

If you have ever been bullied for your size, I feel for you. It is very hard to be as big as some of us are. I weigh a 'staggering' 350 lbs, but apparently because I am short they look at me as if I weigh 500lbs or something. I'm 5'4", and my friend who is 5'10" weighs around 360 and noone harps on him.

Despite my size, I am in good shape. I can walk to and from the store five blocks down and back- with groceries! I can bend over and tie my shoes. I can wipe myself after I go. I consider myself flexible, and I can veritibly say I don't have any of the issues fat people are stereotyped to have.

Anyway, I don't have a whole lot of time tonight, but I am looking forward to posting my thoughts and feelings, and raising awareness to the many problems those of us face. Good night, and good day to you!