Ever since I was able to identify with the word, it's been a pretty lethal word to me. Ive sometimes used it to describe myself, I'm sure there's plenty of posts on this blog that back it up. That being said it isn't a term I welcome or am comfortable with, like I said, it's a lethal word, venomous and painful. I believe when I've used it to refer to myself Ive sub- (or just plain) consciously tried to hurt myself. For some overweight people, the lucky few, the word fat doesn't have such a negative connotation, it's just a word. But for me it's much more powerful than just a word, and I feel like a lot of the overweight can relate to how hurtful, painful, and uncomfortable it can be to hear. I think there is enough fat-shaming going on in the world without the need for it to come from within those affected, easier said I suppose. Because of societies incredible tolerance of fat-shaming, I've learned to hate myself, and my image because...
