5 Ways Has Made ‘Plus Sized Girl’ More Confident
Being overweight is like wearing bright yellow in a sea of black. It draws attention. I have been the “big girl” my entire life. It’s a physical characteristic that is as descriptive as the color of my eyes or the brownness of my skin. My size, however, has come with a price. My weight has made me the center of jokes and name-calling. It has created a collection of judgment from family, friends and society as a whole. I am a target for body shamers everywhere. Being the “plus sized girl” has made me a stronger woman. It has also given me an all-access pass to understanding both the world around me and myself. I’m still learning to accept who I am regardless of size, but the knowledge I’ve gained while on my journey of self-definition has opened my eyes. Here are five important things I have learned:
3. Self-confidence is crucial. Sometimes I try on clothes that make my stomach look rounder or show the jiggle in my arms. However, I have learned that if I do not present a positive attitude about myself to others, then no one else will. I have to be my own cheerleader, even on my worst days.
4. Everyone deals with body image issues. Sometimes it’s easier to put someone else down than it is to address the issues we have with ourselves. Being the “plus sized girl” has helped me empathize with other people’s body struggles, even when they put me down.
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