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large and NOT in charge
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i'm large and not in charge
because of society...i face
discrimination because of
my size. i'm not "normal"
in the eyes of society...i'm
overweight. my question?
over WHOSE weight?
i'm large and not in charge
because the media says
i'm not. all the magazines
and t.v. shows all feature
skinny, perfect people;
if a fat person is shown,
they're the comic relief.
i'm large and not in charge
because the medical
establishment blames all
of our health problems on
our weight. you will *die*
if you don't lose that fat...
skinny or fat, we all die.
i'm large and not in charge
because the insurance
industry says that i'm too
big (love that) of a risk. is
insurance only available
to those that are rich and
skinny??
i am large and not in charge
because amusement parks
and other places of fun and
entertainment don't make
rides or seats big enough
for me to enjoy myself. am
i not allowed to have fun??
i want to be large and i
want to be in charge. i am
a large woman...get over it.
diets didn't work for me. i
get enough exercise. i love
who i am. i'm a person of
worth, and i am beautiful...
just as i am.
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To All Of You That Are LARGE...(((HUGS)))
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Reviewed on August 13, 2002
oh, if only i could go through what you do and be in your shoes for once; maybe then i would understand...you have my support, karla, and you know i will always love you, no matter what!! love and (((HUGS))), your twin, karen lynn.

Reviewed by John Reilly (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
There you go throw your weight around, Kick ass- Reilly

Reviewed by William DeVault
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
Be bold and might forces will come to your aid. (-Basil King) You are brave to state your place and purpose, and more so to be strident and eloquent!

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
"believe in thyself"

Reviewed by Michelle Carroll (Reader)
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
You voluputous woman you! you speak volumes of self worth here. Love your self esteem.
Keep growing!!

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
You GO GIRL! You ARE in charge!! Love this rant.
Josie

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
Bravo Karla...well said!!! You are in charge and do not let society tell you otherwise. We have enough discrimination in the sneakiest forms imaginable...believe me I have had to face them all my life.

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
Well expressed--wonderful affirmation of self worth!

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 19, 2002
You are in charge... you always express yourself so wonderfully.


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