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There's no doubt that the world is not one size fits all. Overweight people are treated totally differently, in little, subtle ways (like comments made from friends or airline seats that are too wee) and in colossally huge sucky ways (like not being paid as much as coworkers or being denied adoption because of BMI). Now one person is looking to collect those experiences in one place so that they can be shared. She says it best here:

Often, as people of size, we are shamed into silence. We are berated, misjudged and de-sexualized. We are told, myriad times daily, that we are unworthy of love--from others and ourselves. We are marketed to, medicalized, marginalized; denied health care, jobs and basic conveniences. For the 'sake of our health,' we are lovingly (and not) chastised by friends and family. Somewhere in there, fat folks can tend to lose touch with ourselves, and with each other. I believe that conversations, that stories, can change our lives. I believe that self-love is the first step toward the true ability to love others. I believe that by sharing your stories, you can inspire, connect with and encourage others toward happiness.

Basically, it's one big site dedicated to "One from the Vault"-style stories and interviews. Love it! Go now. Read. Share. Love.


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