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Hello Monica, You are right - losing or managing weight is a newer society norm and a major cause for shame. It is unjustified. I actually like to eat and if I am not careful 20 pounds come on me fast. I have noticed when I am close to 140lbs or less - everyone treats me differently; holding doors and asking to help me with heavy bags - my height of 5' 7" I cannot change - but I have looked at the last set of photos where I managed to get my weight to 138 and I really seemed beyond skinny. (maybe unhealthy so) When I was just a bit heavier about 143 my body looked softer. Too much weight loss really can be bad - But we were talking about height on this segment. More soon.

Dear Friends, Keeping it short and sweet is the way to go, along with keeping the lines of communication open. Please say "sexual orientation," rather than the older term, "sexual preference," as Gays (as well as transgender) did not choose to be this way. By the way, sexual orientation is in reference to a person's true gender, which is the one they identify with. Be patient with yourself; it takes time to know your sexual orientation. Yours truly, Monica

Dear Dawn, Love your picture. Think this is an important dialogue for women, as we live in a fat shaming culture. Your friend, Monica