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What do you think of this idea?
"So Small"
- The Other Side Of The Scale -
A story about feeling underweight, in a world where obesity is a main concern. Being called "anorexic", "bolemic", all while struggling to just gain a few pounds.
Karol is 5 foot, 3 inches tall, 18 years old, and weighs a measly 88 pounds ... And that's on a good day, when she's actually managed to remember to eat something, and hasn't worked it off yet. Though it doesn't seem to matter - The girl can scarf down 3 cheeseburgers, a few mozzarella sticks, some fries, and a shake ... All while remaining under-weight. Her mother tries to convince her that she's the perfect size, but even her closest friends ask "Karol, why are you so skinny?" Comments like "Ew, I can see your collar bones!" and "Don't wear that swim-suit, it shows your stomach, and you don't have one to show." make her feel even more insecure about her weight - or lack thereof.
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Do you guys think this would make a good story? It's kind of based on real-life.
Would you read it?
2 Answers
- Anonymous6 years ago
People who struggle to put on weight don't just have it happen overnight. In fact 99% of those people will say they've been like that their whole life - I'm one of them!
For my entire life I've been skinny and forced to come to terms with comments from strangers or bullies thinking I'm anorexic or a freak. My close friends, parents and family know better - they've known me my whole life so know and accept that is the way I am. But personally I cannot wear a t-shirt through fear of being judged. I nearly fainted once because it was the height of summer and I just didn't want to wear a t-shirt. I'm 23 now and haven't worn one since high school when I was 14 years old. The comments off people put me off.
In short, I understand completely what this person - and the author if it is a true-life story - have been through/are going through, so if written well I probably would read it.
Just watch your spelling on certain words - "bolemic" should be "bulimic". Otherwise, good luck.
- SpunkynutLv 56 years ago
It is a great idea! I've not read anything compelling concerning your story. I wouldn't make her too slim-5'5" and 110 lb were fine (for me) but it was very difficult to put up with the daily comments and veiled insults in compliments. I've been through that too. So, I think you have an awesome idea.