Telling me that my fat was simply
“baby fat” was meant not only to
assuage my concerns about my
weight, but also meant to calm
my mother and sister’s worries
that one day I’d become a fat
adult. But my fat never melted
away as the myth said it would. I
stayed fat, confirming those fears
for both me and my family.
Telling Me That My Fat Was Simply “Baby Fat” Was Meant Not Only
