This photo hits to the core of how hard it is for us to share.......

I remember when I joined this site, it took me 6 months to post. When I did a member ripped me a new one and I didn't post for weeks. That being said, I jumped back in and to this day we are great friends and she was "right"!!!   If you are posting dare to share and know the replies come from the heart even it they are done with some tough love

I didn't post for the longest time, and can count on one hand how many threads I have started ...   I still don't post unless I have something of value to add to a topic - I suppose it's just not my personality to put myself "out there" unless it's for a good reason.

I can be a bit matter of fact, but that is probably more to do with my English culture - warm and fuzzy is generally reserved for family and people I "know" (even on here) - that's why I'm always nice to you, Kathy    We should always bear in mind that not everyone on here is American or have English as their first language!

Do you remember JoAnn from Boston by chance?

Yes, I do ....   I think she worked with special needs kiddos

I was so scared of her and would not post if I saw her posting LOL  But we have been friends ever since and now we exchange Grand-Baby pics!  She makes me laugh daily!  

That's so funny ...  LeaAnn and I were arch enemies for years, but have become great FB friends in recent years.  Funny how it works out, isn't it? 

So True Kim and you never know what value that person may bring to your life!  

Take care,

Kathy

When people get to know you Kim they realize where you are coming from. I am very thankful I have met you through here. I think I would not have been able to do what I have done with you and the other vets. 

As fat people, we spent much of our energy trying to become invisible so we wouldn't have to face the comments, sneers, laughs and other unkindness we got.  Being sheepish about posting here is a carry over from that manner of thinking and perceiving one's self.  We grew to know and thus fear rejection in any form and therefore take sometimes drastic measures to avoid situations we feel or think might elicit rejection.

I have been practicing what I like to call my new mantra: