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I know the intentions are pure.
Hallie Gould
I know it’s meant to be a compliment.
They practically sparkled, glowing in my mind like lightning bugs trapped in a jar.
I went through treatment and therapy and came out permanently altered on the other side.
Still, the struggle, though decidedly quieter and less frequent, remained omnipresent despite my distance from it.
And then things shifted.
I learned to adore my curves.
And naturally, I lost weight.
I have never once considered succumbing to old habits this time around.
It’s not complimentary to scrutinize my body without warning, especially in a public setting.
I think that’s why, now that I’ve lost some weight, the phrase is so triggering.
It’s not complimentary toscrutinize my bodywithout warning, especially in a public setting.
A rush of wind and it’s gone, but you still feel its presence moments later.
You don’t know if they want to look skinny.
It’s a word like any other, with varied meanings and significance to every person who hears it.
My particular aversion to the word, of course, has a lot to do with my past.
If the person with whom your speaking wants to bring up their weight-loss, they can.
Let’s leave this one in the past and move on, yeah?
We’ll all feel better for it.
