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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Dear Bonnie,
Holiday time! So exciting, colorful and filled with fun things to do. I am thrilled to see Nikki Blonsky wearing the sparkling IGIGI.com clothes. Why do people get so depressed at this time of year? Why not just go out and have a hoot?
Elaine

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Dear Bonnie,
My long term husband died two years ago. I felt accepted and loved by him at every weight, every size. I am thinking about dating but it sounds daunting and, frankly,

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