LisaLisa
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I was having an IM exchange with a friend who's going through a divorce and the last things that were said "thanks for making me laugh" and I replied "that's what I do best."
I got to thinking about that. Many of us overweight folks default to humor to make ourselves accepted among the regular sized people. I've always had a pretty good funny bone and can't imagine that dulling; but, my weight has shaped so much of my identity and personality that a sudden change in a large (ha) part of that equation may affect it. Self deprecating one liners won't be appropriate anymore, and frankly should never have been. I guess forewarned is forearmed.
Anyone else notice changes or reactions to your obvious self awareness that expressed itself through your personality? I fully expect my wardrobe to present a new me, but will I be able to keep up with it?
I got to thinking about that. Many of us overweight folks default to humor to make ourselves accepted among the regular sized people. I've always had a pretty good funny bone and can't imagine that dulling; but, my weight has shaped so much of my identity and personality that a sudden change in a large (ha) part of that equation may affect it. Self deprecating one liners won't be appropriate anymore, and frankly should never have been. I guess forewarned is forearmed.
Anyone else notice changes or reactions to your obvious self awareness that expressed itself through your personality? I fully expect my wardrobe to present a new me, but will I be able to keep up with it?