Oh these made me ache to read...
Let's see, my ignorant gems:
I'm a custodial step-mom, so when I was TTC several years ago, I was constantly told I was lucky. If I couldn't have kids, it was okay, because I was raising my stepkids instead! (And I love the little suckers like my own, but it still stung)
I've been told repeatedly "you used to be so pretty".
"Your face is so pretty, but you could be so much prettier."
"You dress so well for your size."
My mom, bless her meddling heart, has sent me material on lapband surgery, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers. She repeatedly asks me to get my thyroid checked. She is constantly asking me what I am eating and if I am sure I am excercising. Ya know, I might forget.
I haven't seen anyone in my family in over a year, because I am so sick of them watching me exercise and carefully watch my calorie intake and yet still struggle with my weight. Then they all sit around and discuss it in pure fascination. Would it be horribly wrong to moon your family?
My oldest stepson is severely bi-polar, so I'm trying to forgive him for his....teenage-ness. He recently told me that I should take up smoking, that is how his mom lost a lot of weight. I deserve a pat on the back for smiling and walking out of the room.