Today, I overheard my ripped, handsome, genetically perfect brother telling my mom how "fat people" make him "nervous". I have only recently accepted my weight, after struggling for years. I now understand why my brother rarely talks to me. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to my parents' house. I recently lost about 30 lbs. My mom hugged me and said, "Aww, you're not my chubby baby girl anymore." She then said she wished I were still fat because she missed it. She's the reason I lost the weight; she used to tease and taunt me. Thanks Mom. FML
Today, after weeks, I've finally reached my goal and lost 10 lbs. My sister got jealous about me losing weight, and told my parents and coworkers that I'm anorexic. Hello, intervention. FML
Today, I had to sit and listen in mortification as my mother tearfully told our therapist how much sleep she loses over my being morbidly obese. She doesn't seem to care that I'm body positive and happy with the way I am. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family. My brother insulted her weight so many times she left in tears. Not only does he not understand why what he did was wrong, he’s genuinely livid with me for being upset with him, to the point that he damn near slugged me when I confronted him. FML
Today, I saw my uncle after six months. The first thing he says to me is, 'I didn't even recognize you! You've gained so much weight.' Gee thanks uncle. Just what I wanted to hear. FML
Today, my mom and dad were talking about how if I lost weight, I would be attractive and have guys all over me. My dad said, “That’s exactly what I’m worried about.” It took me a while to realize they both think I’m ugly. FML
Today, after months of exercise and diets and finally reaching my ideal weight, I told my morbidly obese cousin about my success, hoping to motivate him to do the same. He replied, "Why would it matter, you're still ugly." FML
Today, I was on the phone with my little sister as she explained that all these guys like her now that she's so skinny and beautiful. My mom must have overheard me tell my sister that at least I was a cuter child, because my mom laughed and said, "Yeah right, we had to buy you fat kid diapers." FML
Today, my brother wore a T-shirt to my birthday party that said "I dig skinny chicks". I'm a recovering anorexic and told him that I didn't really like his shirt. His response? "Don't let the liberal media brainwash you into thinking it's OK to be fat." FML
Today, while having dinner with my boyfriend's family, his mom told me that it looks like I've gained quite some weight. When my boyfriend told her that this was a rude thing to say, she said it wasn't rude, just the truth. FML
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flashback.miss 28
don't let your brother get you down, OP. if you want to lose weight, do so for you.
Welshite 40
I think you should approach him and ask him about his reasons for avoiding you. Don't assume it is because of your weight. You might be mistaken, and it could make you more insecure about your body.
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Comments (137)
Andosworld 8
He probably doesn't talk to you cuz he's a douche. And anyone that doesn't meet up to his, I'm sure ridiculously high standards, is nothing to him.
chuka81 27
Old people make me nervous, babies also. Sometimes even teens and pre-teens make me nervous. Also people in their 20s and 30s. It's pretty normal.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
So....pretty much everyone makes you nervous? Lol.
etishuman22 32
#14..so do you ever leave your house?
RoboCunnilingus 23
"Recently accepted my weight". You've done your part, op. Who cares if anyone else accepts it.
CallMeWindSock 24
OP shouldn't accept it if he knows it's a problem. It doesn't matter what his brother says, weight issues will still affect him throughout his life if he doesn't start trying to lose it.
Catkam623 27
I don't get why all these people call her brother a douche everyone has their phobias and he didnt even say anything mean just admitted that fat people make him nervous.
neeni88 23
Yeah, but what is it about fat people that would make him nervous? There is no valid reason. He obviously has issues!
bosox29 14
I don't believe that fat people making him nervous is a phobia. It's just his way of looking at things. Phobias are medical conditions fyi
xcam1995 6
That is so not true 26, fat ppl make me nervous too; when i'm at a hot dog eating contest.
neeni88 23
32, is that the challenge you're considering? :-)
perdix 31
Sounds like the movie "Twins" where one brother gets all the good genes and the other is made up of the leftover crap. You should sit on your brother until he stops being nervous about talking to you. Desensitization therapy can take a long time, so make sure you have plenty of snacks handy until your brother gets fully cured.
mangoboy1 19
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Don't accept. Never be satisfied. Start eating healthy and start working out.
jessBeAqueen 13
as long as OP is healthy, theres no are harm in being contempt with who you are.
mangoboy1 19
I'm happy with where I am now but I won't be satisfied until I'm as big as possible.
TechFire 25
Please read my reply to the first comment. You can't tell people things like this.
Raesin 21
So because you're insecure and obsessive that means OP should be too?
mangoboy1 19
I'm not insecure and obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated. I am happy and content with how I look but there is always room for improvement. Never aim for mediocre or fat and just say its ok you should just love your body. We should aim to be extremely physically fit and excellent in everything we do.
TechFire 25
But setting goals unrealistically high can actually make things worse. A lot of people deny this, but there is a component of genetics in bodybuilding. If you chase after someone who you reach, you end up either giving up or getting jacked-up on steroids. People need to set goals they think they can reach, and if they think they can go further and they have the drive, then they will, Do you really feel that every single man should focus on being a bodybuilder and every woman should look like a supermodel?
perdix 31
I'm really not sure why your brother would be nervous about being around you unless he planned on dating you, or sitting next to you on a long plane flight, or leaving his food unattended. Weird, huh?
bosox29 14
I'm not going to call your brother a "douche", but he sounds pretty inconsiderate to me knowing that you have been struggling with your weight. Don't worry about it. I know it hurts but I'm almost willing to bet you have the better personality. Keep on keeping on, you will be just fine.
etishuman22 32
OP, I recently went through the same thing with my family. Technically, I'm overweight, but I have learned to love me as I am and the only person telling me I'm fat is *surprise* my jerk of a brother who, coincidentally, is pretty much like your brother. I just ignore him because he's obviously immature and has problems of his own if he can't cope around "fat" people.You're beautiful, OP!
twinkiefeets 17
39--I know it's just a pic but you don't look "fat" your brother is a mean jerk, you are beautiful and kudos to you for self acceptance. I have had and continue to have many weight issues, I'm 5"3 and 108lbs and I have spent most of my life thinking I'm huge.
ShakeDisPlace 10
Forget him OP! They actually have "adopt a brother" conventions these days. You can find a good brother that accepts you just the way you are!