#amtopic DEAR ABBY: Im a 24-year-old plus-sized woman (60 or 70 pounds overweight), but very comfortable in my own skin. When swimming in public, I wear a one-piece bathing suit because it doesnt attract a lot of attention. When Im home, I have a bikini top and shorts I prefer to wear. This is because I dont like being covered up like it was in the 1950s, and I feel good when my curves are properly accentuated. When I go back to see my family and swim, I wear a bikini top and black shorts. Recently, my mother said, When the family comes over, you cant wear that. It makes people uncomfortable. I was shocked, and we had a huge argument. Most of my cousins are fine with my attire, as are my aunts. Only Mom has a problem with it. I asked if shed feel the same about a large man swimming without a T-shirt. She said its different for women. Am I wrong for wanting to be comfortable in my childhood home? Mom should be proud to have a daughter who accepts herself as she is. Who is wrong here? -- OFFENDED DAUGHTER
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:01:04 +0000