As a mother, you may not think she’s listening, you may not think she understands. But young ears find meaning in a mother’s words that shape her world and mold her thoughts about herself for decades to come. An inspiring essay by Kasey Edwards that you don’t want to miss…
“I was seven when I discovered that you were fat, ugly and horrible. Up until that point I had believed that you were beautiful — in every sense of the word. I remember flicking through old photo albums and staring at pictures of you standing on the deck of a boat. Your white strapless bathing suit looked so glamorous, just like a movie star. Whenever I had the chance I’d pull out that wondrous white bathing suit hidden in your bottom drawer and imagine a time when I’d be big enough to wear it; when I’d be like you.” Keep reading…
When Your Mother Says She’s Fat
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