Cherryade
Full Member
Having been overweight since I was about 8, I used to get taunted and called fat by other kids. I was never bullied (maybe cos I was always really tall) but would still get the occassional name calling.
I call myself fat and it doesnt hurt/bother me at all anymore. Almost like Ive reclaimed the word that used to hurt me.
Last year I crossed the road in front of a motorbike that was v far away from the crossing and because he had to slow down (he was one of them show off revving types with his mate on the back)) he was not happy with me for crossing the road (!) and shouted at me 'TYPICAL FAT BIRD' - clearly showing off to his mate.
I felt a bit weird being abused in the street as you would I guess! but 'that word' didnt hurt me. It was the first time I realised this.
Do you use the word fat? Do other people seem to think you are being mean and cruel about yourself? (as they think I am) where I just think Im stating a fact like, Im tall, Ive got black hair etc.
I call myself fat and it doesnt hurt/bother me at all anymore. Almost like Ive reclaimed the word that used to hurt me.
Last year I crossed the road in front of a motorbike that was v far away from the crossing and because he had to slow down (he was one of them show off revving types with his mate on the back)) he was not happy with me for crossing the road (!) and shouted at me 'TYPICAL FAT BIRD' - clearly showing off to his mate.
I felt a bit weird being abused in the street as you would I guess! but 'that word' didnt hurt me. It was the first time I realised this.
Do you use the word fat? Do other people seem to think you are being mean and cruel about yourself? (as they think I am) where I just think Im stating a fact like, Im tall, Ive got black hair etc.