Kismet
Since I can remember, I was always a little meatier than the other kids. Never unhealthy, just thicker. My dream…
Our Stories
When you share a story about your weight bias experience, you are contributing to the fight to #StopWeightBias. Your story has the ability to educate, empower and advocate. Please scroll through these submitted stories to read the many different experiences with weight bias.
Karen
I was in so much pain I was weeping. I went to the emergency room three times before they took…
Mckinzie
My sister broke down and confided in me last week. Since having children, she has developed thyroid issues. In addition…
David
I’ve been having stomach issues and coughing up blood. My primary doctor blamed my weight and offered a dietitian. I…
Sheniqua
I have been going to an orthopedic specialist since 2015 when I was first diagnosed with osteoarthritis. This initially started…
Riley
I went to the doctor to discuss migraines, depression/anxiety, and irregular periods. While she prescribed me medication for my migraines,…
Anonymous
I am paid less and overlooked for promotional opportunities. This may be a double whammy of both weight bias and…
Anonymous
I worked for Mercy Hospital and my job was eliminated and we were encouraged to transfer to other jobs I…
Jennifer Cole
I grieve the fact that I'm about to turn 56 years old and like my father, find my own mind…
Patricia D Pontius
I am from a family of 13 my parents could not afford to feed us all the time. So even…
Leslie Ann Landry
I am 57 years old and I have had a weight problem most of my life. I vividly remember trying…
Ruth
I went to my doctor to ask for help because I was having knee pain. Despite an x-ray that showed…
Cheryl
My boyfriend was told that he didn’t have the “look” that they wanted to maintain at their front desk at…
Michelle “Shelly”
When I was 18 I went to a gynecologist appointment, something that is never the most pleasant experience. I was…
Anonymous
I was always chubby as a kid. I never thought anything of it until I started school. Even though there…
Marty
January is such an incredibly significant month for me. It brings the beginning of a New Year, it brings my…
Jennifer
In September of 2012 my husband, Alan, and I traveled to Reno, Nevada to watch his cousin play college football.…
Sarah
I asked what skills I needed to advance in the company and was told to “dress for the part”. I…
Jason
I have been weight biased my whole life. I was made fun of and picked on throughout my middle school…
Kevin
This was my graduation photo taken in 2009. I was at my heaviest weight about 420. The other is a…
Peter
No motivation, lazy,slacker, and couch potato. If you are over weight someone might have said these names either behind your…