“Sometimes I wonder why I even try. I mean, I’m not even sure being fat really bothers me. How people treat me because I’m fat bothers me.” “And her diets don’t help?” “Sometimes. For a while. But not really. It’s like I’ve gotten trapped in this maddening cycle. You’re a little overweight as a kid. People hurt your feelings about it. You eat to bury the shame. People hurt you more. You eat more. Infinite loop.” “Have you gotten teased since you were little?” “The word is bullied. And yes. People never leave me alone. Not at school. Not anywhere. Not even at home. I doubt it will ever stop.”
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