Shame

Wow, Linda, what a POWERFUL essay!!!!! I could NOT agree with you more!!! I was once 103 pounds overweight. How one is treated at different weights is a HUGE issue.... I once saw an interview of some famous man who was a rock star and was addicted to drugs. He got off his addiction to drugs and gained weight. He commented that being addicted to drugs, everyone treated him great, but being overweight, he was judged and treated poorly, because EVERYONE could see it.... I, too, think it's beyond interesting that, when someone's overweight, we just know that somehow they got there, but since weight doesn't instantly evaporate the moment we eat well and exercise, there's NOTHING to judge! Oftentimes, an overweight person is making MORE healthy choices than a thin person - they may be about to gain weight by their habits but be completely unaware until it suddenly starts happening.... Life is DEFINITELY about our present and future - NOT our past.... What direction are we aiming? We're on the right path!!!!!GREAT POST!!!! Best of all possible wishes to you!!!!!