It breaks my heart that some people see being fat as the worst thing you can be. They’d rather be seen as boring. Or selfish. Or conceited. Or stuck up. Or vain. Or cliche. Or uninspired. Anything but fat. Honestly, living most of my life in a much bigger body has built more character in me than I could have imagined. It’s because I was fat that I’m kind to strangers, because I know what it’s like to be overlooked. It’s because I was fat that I notice who’s left out, because I know what’s it’s like to not be chosen. It’s because I was fat that I lead with compassion, because I know what it’s like to experience cruelty. It’s because I was fat that I choose empathy, because I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. It’s because I was fat that I found value in who I am, because I know what it’s like to never be admired for how you look. It’s because I was fat that I give people the benefit of the doubt, because I know what it’s like to be judged before you say a word. I would never want to change my past. And I’m not one of those “no regrets” people. I think it’s okay to regret. I think it’s healthy to regret. I think it takes self awareness to look at your choices, admit you made a mistake and say ‘I wish I wouldn’t have done that.’ I do regret not treating my body well. I regret taking it for granted. I regret neglecting my physical health. But now, I don’t want to take it back. I don’t want to know the person I’d be or the life I’d be living if I hadn’t lived most of my life in a much bigger body. I am who I am because of the life I’ve lived and the experiences I’ve had. I don’t think I’ve ever been afraid to be seen as fat, I knew it was inevitable. Even now, I get my fair share of comments from people saying “you’re still fat” and it doesn’t bother me. Because at least I’ve never been called unkind. I’ve never been called selfish. I’ve never been called inconsiderate. I’ve never been called dull. I’ve never called ungrateful. I’ve never been called arrogant. I’ve never been called hateful. So call me fat all you want. It’s honestly the least offensive negative thing you could say about me. 💃🏻🤗