Curvy & Confident
The discussion would never end if I were to try to address some of the very shameful and unkind stereotypes that have been fuelled by societal norms for decades. I will however share one experience I had years ago.
On a day like many, I was doing my do and walking my walk, in my delicately perfumed, tailored Le Suit, with my well-manicured hands and shoulder-length, healthy and bouncy hair, when I was stopped mid-stride by an older lady of petite proportions and very light complexion, who in all her intellect and wisdom attempted her good deed for the day by complimenting me on all of the above with special attention to how confidently I stood. Then, as if on second thought, she remarked “You look really nice Miss D, but how you full of it so today? If you stepping so proudly now, imagine if you were a little slimmer? We couldn’t talk to you.” To which I smiled politely and responded “And what makes you think you can speak to me today or any other day for that matter?” And with that I tossed my hair and continued walking.
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