Thank you so so much dear friend. This was amazing! I loved this line: "I no longer believe that my body is a problem to be solved or a compromise to be negotiated. It is a history I carry, a future I shape, and a home I am finally learning to live inside."- wow powerful words and realizations!
This is an incredibly brave and moving essay. It could be a TED Talk and should probably be required reading for those learning about food addiction issues.
Larry, thanks so much for writing and sharing this. The familiar struggle - its roots and the various ways we dance with it today in our gay communities - You nailed it. Wow.
My entire self worth relied on what the scaled said. For years. You told a big part of my story too until every singles ad for lesbians started saying “must be fit, must be height weight proportionate “ I understand the endless struggle. You’re so brave to lay yourself bare and say what so many of us go through on a daily basis. The fear and self hatred of never being good enough or thin enough. Thank you for being your true self so we can heal along with you. I love you honey. Your Jersey girl.
It’s a tough road, isn’t it? I wonder if I’ll find any true peace with my weight and health before I die. But I am giving it a shot. Gotta at least try, right? I hope that you are healing and embracing all that makes you gorgeous. Love to you!
Thank you so so much dear friend. This was amazing! I loved this line: "I no longer believe that my body is a problem to be solved or a compromise to be negotiated. It is a history I carry, a future I shape, and a home I am finally learning to live inside."- wow powerful words and realizations!
Thank you, my dear sistah! I am eternally grateful for your place in my life. xx
This is an incredibly brave and moving essay. It could be a TED Talk and should probably be required reading for those learning about food addiction issues.
I am deeply honored by your words, ol’ friend. They mean the world to me.
Thanks for this, Larry. I know the road you’ve traveled.
We are in this togther, my friend. It was amazing to chat this week. More soon, please!
Larry, thanks so much for writing and sharing this. The familiar struggle - its roots and the various ways we dance with it today in our gay communities - You nailed it. Wow.
Thank you. I appreciate your super kind words.
Dear Larry,
My entire self worth relied on what the scaled said. For years. You told a big part of my story too until every singles ad for lesbians started saying “must be fit, must be height weight proportionate “ I understand the endless struggle. You’re so brave to lay yourself bare and say what so many of us go through on a daily basis. The fear and self hatred of never being good enough or thin enough. Thank you for being your true self so we can heal along with you. I love you honey. Your Jersey girl.
It’s a tough road, isn’t it? I wonder if I’ll find any true peace with my weight and health before I die. But I am giving it a shot. Gotta at least try, right? I hope that you are healing and embracing all that makes you gorgeous. Love to you!
Thank you for sharing this story. I (and so many others) truly relate. ❤️
Thank you so much, my dear friend
Wow, very powerful, I appreciate you sharing a part of your life.
Thank you, thank you. I am grateful for your kindness!
I appreciate your insights and your thoughtfulness in your writing and helping us navigate this world through music. Enjoy your day.
What a great read. Thanks for being so valuable and letting us be part of your journey. 🫶❤️🫶
You are so kind. Thank you!
A piece that most of us that grew up a little heavy can relate to and we know the feelings you have felt at whatever size we are at the time.
Thank you for sharing your kind words. They mean a lot to me.
Scalding but nurturing truths. Whew!
Thank you for reading, my friend. I appreciate you.