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[[wcip]Angel]

The real thing about the message that struck me was the, probably unintended, phrasing "deal with". 

I realize in hindsight, that I made a grievous error by using the term "deal with". I'm disappointed in myself. I consider my English lexicon to be of substantial quality, and should know what that term implies. What I meant to say was something along the lines of "I don't know how to act around them." This thought comes from wanting to over-compensate by being extra nice due to their disability while at the same time treating them like equals. I suspect most people with these kinds of issues would like to be treated equal, that they'd like to be seen as a regular person and not a fat/skinny/tall/short/ person. I myself have suffered from acne during all of my adolescence and it has had some frightening impacts on my life as well as my personality. I am no longer the person I was destined to be 10 years ago. Although I would never dare assume I know you you must feel, Lochnar, I can honestly say that I too have felt awkward having to face people's looks in school, in the city and on the street. It changes you.

BTW, where in that avatar is the sign that says "I am retarded"?  You made an assumption based on look and actions only.

You're right. I did judge him solely on his appearances for the singular reason that I've yet to encounter what we shouldn't label (but still do) "a normal person" with those facial distinctions.

The other category is the morbidly obese.  As has been discussed (or at least intimated) here before, I do fit this category as do many of my family.

I'm terribly sorry I used the phrase "morbidly obese". It's a phrase I learned at an early age watching Seinfeld, and I've used it in regards to people with a weight problem ever since. I was not aware of your situation. Had I known, I wouldn't even have mentioned weight in the original post.

Food has been my comfort and companion since.  Food is as much of an addiction as would be alchohol or any other drug.  The difference is that food can't be dealt with through abstinence as can alchohol or any other drug of choice. 

"Cheeseburgers and solitude are a dangerous combination"
- The Comic book store-guy (The Simpsons ... as if there was ever any doubt)
I know. I don't want this to turn into a blog, I'm afraid Pete'll come and smack me in the head with something big and shiny, but I've turned to food as well for lack of human companionship. I am currently hooked on sugar. I'm trying very hard to get through the day without consuming some sort of tasty treat. Yesterday I had donuts. Today I had 2 pieces of chocolate cake. (and it's just 1 in the afternoon.) It's hard giving up what you love, especially when you, as you pointed out, when you can't give it up completely, but have to consume it regularly.

I think it's impressive how much weight you've lost. I'm not sure how much pounds are in kilograms, but I suspect it to be about half, meaning you've lost over 50kg, an astounding number. You've lost the equivalent of a supermodel.

I would like to wish you good luck with your diet. I don't think there's anything I can say which you already haven't thought about.

Again, sorry for the comment.

Best regards

- [winzip]Angel