[Stacia V.]

I've also been a lifelong weight yo-yo -- by as much as 100 lbs. I think I was treated differently during the times I was thin, but I also think I presented myself differently - until I realized I was the same person no matter what weight I was, I think I projected more confidence when I was thin, and others responded in kind. When I was uncomfortable with being overweight, I tended to be more guarded with others. Currently, I'm heavier than I've ever been in my life (my medical chart says morbidly obese), but I am in good health and am happy and comfortable with myself, and I also have more friends now than ever before. I no longer stick to dark colors and avoid stripes -- I embrace my size as part of who I am. I even teach body image to middle school girls!

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Name : Stacia V., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : I borrow from all faiths to form my own, Age : 40, City : Burnham, State : PA Country : United States, Occupation : Social Worker, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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