Funny?

As I settle back into the "normal" weight world I am seeing things differently than I have in the past. I am realizing that no matter what I weigh, I will always identify more with those who are over weight. Part of that is because it is hard to see myself as no longer being over weight even as I am buying regular size clothes and doing things I could not do before. The other part is that I can't and won't forget the discrimination and laughing that the over weight receive -- even when it is not meant to be obvious or intentional.
One of my coworkers went to Florida on vacation. She sent us a postcard. The picture on the front was of a Florida beach, but not the beach scene you might be picturing right now. The picture was of a group of over weight women in bathing suits partying on chocolate and other sweets. Everyone thought it was funny -- but me. To me it was a stab in the heart.
Only those who have been there or who are there understand that being over weight is not a choice and it is not easy. Just because we have made poor choices and developed bad eating habits does not mean we don't have feelings that get hurt.
Many reading this have probably laughed at a similar picture from time to time. I hope you will think first next time after reading this.