This month is different for me. Here are some questions for you, dear reader!

My dear, treasured pal, Grace Lee Brown/dog died a few weeks ago after 17 years together. She was a border terrier who went to work with me each day and taught me ALL about bountiful living. I have been unbelievably sad without her. If you are a critter person, this will make sense to you; if you are not, you may think I am daft. Let me pass on a few of the things she knew, hoping that one or more might speak to you. She knew about a lot of things including being deserving of good things, something that many of us don't claim for ourselves.

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Dear Bonnie,
I have always thought that I would have a husband and a family. Now, though, in my 50's, I cannot imagine anyone being comfortable with my body since I am not comfortable with it. I don't want to be alone forever but I cannot see what to do.
Gallen

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Dear Bonnie,

Last weekend, I got out of bed and I had a spasm in my back. Since I could not move, I had to go to the hospital for treatment. I didn't eat all day because I was waiting for a room. When I finally got settled in, I was given a turkey sandwich with only a mustard packet; I ate it because I was so starved. In the morning, I received my breakfast of low calorie food but my roommate got pancakes and sausage. By this time, I was feeling better and asked what was going on. The nurse said, "we want to help you watch what you eat so you can lose some weight."

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Dear Bonnie,
All my life I have struggled with my size. I have had to endure being criticized, being the topic of many jokes, losing so called close friends all because of my weight. I have maintained my integrity and I have accepted that I am one of the "special" ones not designed to be thin. Although I am proud of who I am and what I've become, I struggle with confidence. I would like to know what can I do to feel better about myself?
Nicole

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Dear Bonnie,

My boyfriend of just a few months told me that he is not comfortable being in public with me since my body is so large. He is black and I am white. I have not said anything to him about that difference and the challenges it poses. I feel terrible. What can I do?
Diane

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Dear Bonnie,
So many expectations. So many people with their family. So much money that so many people spend starting at 4am in some stores that opened the day after Thanksgiving. I am not sure how to keep myself centered and clear on who I am. What to do?
Catherine

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