By Brian Taylor
For once, Barry was proud of himself: 332 lbs down to 291 in three months was a real accomplishment.
It wasn’t easy. He missed his favorite foods, but he knew eating healthier was worth it, along with drinking water and walking.
He was doing just that one day when a pickup sped by him. The male driver yelled, “Fatass!” Then a girl yelled, “Boobs bigger than mine!” while laughing.
Barry stopped, confidence shattered. Ignorant jerks, he thought, but his hurt was stronger. He walked home, dejected, needing comfort from his only friends.
Two months later, he was back up to 317.
Nicely portrayed Brian.
This is a sad story and very well told. People do not know how their thoughtless cruel statements can harm other people. Otherwise they wouldn’t make them.
There are a lot of unhappy people in this world who take it out on others.
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This breaks me. Wish I could hug Barry.
Fat shaming makes it a crime simply to be who you are. Poor guy.