Tamie.

feeling like the ‘unattractive’ friend

being called the ‘wingman’

acting as a personal shopper for your smaller sized friends

not being able to fit into any of the popular clothing brands

“oh shut up, you aren’t even plus size!!”

“you have a really cute face though!!”

trying to wear baggy clothes so they don’t cling to your body

“nice rolls”

earthquake and tsunami jokes

gym class. everything about gym class

developing a bad posture from trying to appear smaller than you are

not getting asked to school dances, or even to dance once you’re there

needing a special uniform/costume in dance/team sports

not wanting to eat in front of anyone

having what is a serious eating disorder turned into a joke

being compared to elephants/whales

little to no positive media representation

low self confidence, depression, and anxiety

“concerned” looks/comments from family members

having people assume you don’t care about yourself/body

hoarding snacks to eat in secret

being stared at when you go into particular stores

buying mens clothing because the sizes are more generous

crying in the change room

having doctors assume every problem in your life is due to your weight

“so are you trying to lose weight?”

“are you sure you want to eat that?”

“just try eating less!!”

avoiding looking in the mirror