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Writer's pictureJulie Cali
Jul 191 min read

How I Survived Being in a “Mixed-Weight” Relationship: Overcoming toxic stereotypes labeling me the “elephant” in my marriage




During my 12-year-old's well visit, he was told his BMI was elevated. His little face dropped. He wouldn't eat lunch. Instead, he came home and swam and played soccer. All he's eaten is an apple and peanut butter. He asked me to buy him salad for dinner.


This is how quickly body image issues can develop. That's how quickly self-esteem can deflate. Issues I'm all too familiar with...


My latest essay discusses the judgment I faced when dating Kevin Schmid because we were in a "mixed-weight relationship"--meaning I was pleasantly plump and he wasn't.


Please give it a read and a clap. It's important to know how toxic such labels can be to people.




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