Fat people are often considered to be a lower class of human being. They are ugly, scary because they show a lack of control, and obviously less intelligent than their thinner counterparts.
These attitudes are totally unacceptable these days when aimed at race or religions, but they are still being aimed at fat people each and every day. We all deserve the right to walk down the street without hearing derogatory comments, to go shopping without being insulted by the clerks, and to go out in public without being made physically uncomfortable because everything is too small for us to even sit down.
How do we change the preconceived notions of society? I don't know, but I do have some ideas. We strongly support Hollywood when they cast people like Carmen Manheim, Kathy Bates, and even Roseanne in major rolls.
We can individually support local businesses that show that they support all people. If a business has taken the risk of hiring someone of size in a public position, let them know what that means to you. You can do this best by frequenting this business.
Support each other. You know you do not like to hear unpleasant comments about your size so be sure you are not making comments on anyone else's size. I know all too often I have thought that I am OK because I see other people bigger than I am. That is not a good attitude. I am OK, because I am an OK person and so is that person who is larger. We do not need to find someone else worse off than us to make us feel better. Can I only be intelligent if I find others with less intelligence? Can I only be good at the things I do if I find someone who doesn't do them as well? This is a very unprofitable way to determine our own self esteem.
Wherever we go, whatever we do we need to remember we are important individuals. I will remember to hold my head up high, look people straight in the eye, and be the best person I can be. I have no need to apologize to anyone for my size.
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