They Said, Be Smaller. I Got Stronger Instead

This is better than external validation

This is better than external validation

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There was never a time in my life where my size was deemed as acceptable. In my youth, I was too skinny. I was told that all the time. There were comments made about my flat chest and lack of curves. I was told to eat a burger. I was asked if I had an eating disorder. I was told …