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I Held the Weight of Your Loss in My Hands

Grief, Grown Children
March 16, 2022
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By Nickey J Dunn

I Held the Weight of Your Loss in My Hands

When you look at the people you love in your life, you often don’t think about them in terms of…

Living, Motherhood
August 12, 2021
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By Jenn Haston

You Are Just the Right Size

“You are just the right size,” this is a phrase I say to my 4-year-old daughter. I happened upon it…

I’m the Fat Mom and I’m Sorry That Embarrasses My Kids

Living, Motherhood
May 3, 2021
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By Jennifer Vail

I’m the Fat Mom and I’m Sorry That Embarrasses My Kids

A few months into virtual pandemic schooling, my 8-year-old daughter snuggled up next to me, “Mom, I’m glad I’m not…

To the Rest of the World I’m Too Heavy, But God Carries Me

Faith, Living, Motherhood
January 29, 2021
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By Lauren Eberspacher

To the Rest of the World I’m Too Heavy, But God Carries Me

This is 200. This is what four kids in seven years, COVID, seven months of high dose prednisone, and life,…

To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight

Motherhood
December 29, 2020
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By Tynea Lewis

To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight

Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number…

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

Living, Marriage, Motherhood
November 12, 2020
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By Lyndsey C

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

Why is that fit, seemingly healthy guy with that not-so-fit, seemingly unhealthy gal? I am ashamed to admit this thought…

My Body Looked Good, But My Health Was Spiraling

Living
August 22, 2020
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By Christine Derengowski

My Body Looked Good, But My Health Was Spiraling

As far back as I can remember, I attached my value to my size. I can clearly recall sitting at…

I’ve Never Carried a Weight This Heavy Before

Motherhood
July 26, 2020
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By Kayleigh Ake

I’ve Never Carried a Weight This Heavy Before

I’m no stranger to feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. In my life, I’ve carried emotional baggage.…

Living
June 1, 2020
998 Views
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By Tina Szymczak

Go Ahead and Call Me Fat

"I'm fat, old, and out of shape," I said in a matter of fact way as I entered the van.…

Living
August 10, 2019
798 Views
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By Brea Schmidt

To the Extra 17 Pounds: Thank You

It was a single picture of me that did it. I looked at it on my screen and saw "me"…

It’s Time to Stop Caring About These 15 Extra Pounds

Faith, Living, Motherhood
June 23, 2019
879 Views
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By Anne Metz

It’s Time to Stop Caring About These 15 Extra Pounds

My new normal is 15 pounds heavier. I’m not writing this because I’ve embraced that. I’m writing this because I…

Living
June 4, 2019
898 Views
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By Heather LeRoss

I’m Finally Losing the Weight

I’ve carried this weight since I was 11. That’s when it came, unbidden, unwanted, and for me, unexpected. It showed…

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I Held the Weight of Your Loss in My Hands

You Are Just the Right Size

I’m the Fat Mom and I’m Sorry That Embarrasses My Kids

To the Rest of the World I’m Too Heavy, But God Carries Me

To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight

I’m Size Loved and That’s Just Fine With Me

My Body Looked Good, But My Health Was Spiraling

I’ve Never Carried a Weight This Heavy Before

Go Ahead and Call Me Fat

To the Extra 17 Pounds: Thank You

It’s Time to Stop Caring About These 15 Extra Pounds

I’m Finally Losing the Weight

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