Hello there! My name is Mia, and I'm an 18-year-old girl. I've always been a little bit on the heavy side, but I've never let that hold me back from living my life to the fullest. In fact, I'm really proud of who I am and how I look.
Unfortunately, though, that pride was shattered when I walked into the locker room today and saw a group of girls whispering about me behind my back. At first, I tried to ignore them, but then one of them called out, "Hey, fatty! Why don't you just go home and eat some more?"
That's when I realized that they were talking about me - and it hurt. I know I'm not perfect, but does that give anyone the right to say such cruel things? It really shook me up, and now I feel like I can't even look at myself in the mirror without feeling ashamed.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that even though I may not be thin like some of the other girls here, I'm still a person with feelings - and those feelings were hurt today. It's hard enough being a teenager without having to deal with this kind of bullying, but hopefully, by talking about it, we can all learn to be more understanding and supportive of each other.
So, that's my story. What's yours?

Hey! My name is Mia and I'm 18 years old. I've always struggled with my weight and that's why I'm here, in the locker room after a shower. I was shocked to see myself nude in the mirror for the first time and it really hit me how overweight I am. But I'm not giving up, I'm going to do everything in my power to lose weight and feel better about myself. This is just the beginning of my journey to a healthier life.
Despite being embarrassed by my body, I feel empowered knowing that I can make changes and improve my health. I hope to find support from others who are going through similar struggles and want to share my story with anyone who will listen.
Thank you for listening!