Comments on: So you’re feeling too fat to be photographed . . .

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:32:29 +0000

Thank you so much for this! I have gained weight over the past couple of months and I have been hiding from cameras. So silly – the people that love me will still love me if I am chubby!! As a woman, a stepmom, a business owner, and a wife; I feel so much pressure to fit into a specific mold. Thank you again for putting this into perspective for me.

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By: Connie Register

Connie Register — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:35:29 +0000

I just happened upon your post. All I can say is thank you!

By: Savoring Life | Inspired | Green Rose Petals

Savoring Life | Inspired | Green Rose Petals — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:06:34 +0000

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By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:17:41 +0000

I was just thinking about this the other day. I am not where I want to be physically, but when my daughter grows up she will want to see photos of us together. Thanks for such a great post.

By: Debbie Jolley

Debbie Jolley — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:08:29 +0000

What a fantastic post – we all get too hung up on how we look – and forget our loved ones love us no matter what. We have a ‘duty’ to our loved ones – and our descendants (I’m into family history)- to make sure there’s a proper record of who we are.
Which is why I’m still trying to work on getting my mum to accept she’s just GOT to have a photo taken when she turns 80 in July

Thank you so much for this post.

Debbie

By: Lisa GL

Lisa GL — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:57:48 +0000

Wow Teresa….I am not a believer in much but tonight I was in a deep dark hole because of exactly this and stumbled onto this link and burst out crying as I read. After tonight I certainly believe in the power of the Internet to connect and provide community in odd times of need. Thank you for the gentle reality check and powerful support to tens of thousands(millions?) who share this dread and self hate. I am not lucky enough to have unconditional maternal love so I fight the critical demons both inside and out. Luckily I have a wonderful husband who tells me how beautiful he thinks I am and how much he loves me every day. Your words were a wake up reminder to me to stop letting other people decide how I feel about myself.

Thank you.

By: Renee VanEpps

Renee VanEpps — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:12:48 +0000

I feel the exact same as you. It’s hard. Baby steps is what I keep telling myself.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:42:58 +0000

Wow! What a timely article. I soooooo needed to read this right now. We have not had family pictures made in at least 10 years. My daughters are now 18 and 20. One is graduating high school and leaving for college and the other is getting married, both in August. I told her just today (the one getting married) that she can’t get married until I lose 30lbs. I think I need to get over it and just embrace who I am now. Thanks for opening my eyes!!!

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:56:43 +0000

Don’t even know you, but this is AWESOME. And so, SO true.