I'm a lot of things...and plus size is one.

Ok,

As much as I would LOVE to hide the fact...I'm plus size. I've been thinner (still about a 14) but I've been heavier too. I've seen both sides of the issue and you know what....its all POINTLESS.

Everyone jokes and says little things...hell, I've said things myself. The line gets crossed when the intent of the person saying it changes. When its not jokes, its not funny, its not meant to do anything but hurt. I have had to hear the whispers and deal with the insults and the ridicule.

All of this media press about Jessica Simpsons weight gain has really pissed me off. OK, so she gained some weight. I didn't like her when she was itty bitty...I still don't like her now. But you know what? I'm not the kind of person to call her a fat ass. The only time I take pleasure in other peoples weight gain is when they made a point to make fun of plus size people when they were thin. Thats called karma.

I really hate how everyone is so content to just let this be. That "the insults will always be there". Ok, you know what....yea they probably will be. But you don't have to condone it. You don't have to agree with it, you don't have to participate, and you don't have to turn a blind eye when you see/hear it happening to someone around you.

I guess what I'm really asking is....why say things to make someone elses life hell? Why scrutinize? Why insult? Why belittle? Why judge based on someones pant size? Does it really make them a bad person? Does it mean that they are rude to everyone? Does being plus size make you dumb?

I'm working to make myself healthier. I want to be healthier....not a sick.

It just hurts sometimes to realize how alone on this side of the weight issue you really are.