“You could be so pretty, if only you would lose some weight.” -Mom

“You could be so pretty, if only you would lose some weight.” -Mom
My first catalogue purchase from Delia's was a pair of platform, chunky-heeled, black and white oxford shoes. I was in LOVE! First time I wore them to school, I had my hands full trying to debark the bus - tripped, fell down the bus stairs and onto the pavement, fracturing the growth plate in my left ankle. First…
Cue the Sarah McLachlin!
I posted this in reply to a reply to a reply and figured I'd make it my own comment to the article as well.
Exactly!
I clicked through just to confirm Claudia was #1.
And we are positive that is not Sylvester Stallone in drag?
I actually thought it looked liked a lobster tail at first glance, but I've yet to see a three-balled peen. Someday! <fingers crossed>
It's been a lot of work. A LOT of work. And I'm worried all the time for his future. But he is the best thing that has ever happened to us. Absolute best fucking thing. Wouldn't trade any of the work, worry, or tears for a 'neuro-typical' child ever.
I should add that he wasn't born addicted - she was smart enough to not use regularly in her third trimester and not at all right before he was born. He was her second child - first one was removed due to neglect.
I get all the arguments against criminalizing drug use during pregnancy. I really do.
I think it might be American Typewriter font (?)
'Glory box' had me going in a totally different direction than you likely intended.
Let's save terms like 'monster child' for behavior that's a little more monstrous - like hey, what about those girls who stabbed their friend half to death? To me that's monstrous. Not whining, refusing to share, being grumpy, or even -clutching my pearls here - swatting at your mother.
Daor Valar Morghulis.
Put me down for a 'meh.'
Maybe after the local radio station plays it every fifth song for a week I'll feel differently?
Hiddleston or GTFO.
Pretty, witty Nell!
What famous woman in history would you be?