Posted by cloudydaze on July 18, 2006, at 17:59:18
In reply to Re: need a hug, posted by ElaineM on July 18, 2006, at 9:34:41
I know it's hard, but try not to let your mom distort you body image. If you're okay with yourself, that's all that matters.
I don't know your mom, but maybe she's just concerned about your health, or your nutrition? Maybe that's the only way she knows how to express it?
Whatever her motive is, have you told her how it makes you feel? Make sure she knows - even if you think she does, she may not. Tell her it makes you feel depressed, or angry, or it makes you down on yourself. Hopefully she will ease up on her comments.
All in all, what matters is that you accept and love yourself and your body. Don't let your mom take that away. Don't give her that power.
hugs,
cloudy
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