Growing Up as a “Chubby Kid”
Growing up as a chubby kid had profound effects on my self-esteem and my feeling of self-worth. I was always regarded as the kid that retained his “baby fat.” Consequently, I would always avoid taking my shirt off in public, even while swimming. Clothing that included elastic was…
Breast Size and Self Esteem
As a little girl, most of my friends were boys. It wasn’t that I didn’t have female friends, I was a tomboy who preferred the ruff-and-tumble style of play that I could engage in with boys. It wasn’t until one fateful day in the fifth grade that I…
Body Image – A Personal Story
I never really thought too much about the little bit of extra weight I have always carried, especially on my hips, thighs and of course, my derriere. I was always able to dress in just the right way that I could always look at least ten pounds smaller…
