Reader question: I know I shouldn't feel bad about my size, but I do

Stop shoulding yourself! (but also that's totally reasonable given the world we live in)

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Dear Kate,

As a reader, I would be interested in your thoughts on size so hoping you might write about that at some point. I do find myself wrestling with the issue of my size these days partly because I know I shouldn’t be feeling bad about it, but I do. Nothing big time just struggling with that voice of judgment.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and personal reflection purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

Dear Reader,

I am so sorry that you’ve been struggling. It’s impossible to live in a body in this world without being told you need to fix it in one way or another. The bigger you are, the more society treats your body as “an issue.” So when you write, “I know I shouldn’t feel bad about it, but I do,” I want you to know that of course you’ll feel bad about your body sometimes. We’re constantly bombarded with messages—from advertisers, doctors, acquaintances, and more—telling us that thinner is better.