So, here we are, perusing the board and now knowing quite what to do, eh? I'll start.
Who I am: Hi, I'm Tina, one of the mods of this forum, along with butch and olwen. I'm a SSBBW, but I used to be a BBW -- that's how I started out.
Short history as a BBW: I was fat all through my growing up years, and have never, ever been thin. Not even when I was a baby. I hated my fat. I don't any more, but get frustrated at my limitations. In high school I'd have given a limb to have had some place like Dimensions, and to have known about those wonderful, magical creatures known as FAs.
New or newish? Lots of us already know each other from years, or months, of posting together. I've been here, on the original incarnation of this board since August 1998.
Some here are new, so if you're new, please do look around and feel free to jump in (after reading the Welcome thread, please) and post.
The short list of what I have learned in my experience as a BBW: That people are people wherever you go or whatever size one is. I've learned that being fat gives me a special sensitivity to others, and that a protective side of me tends to come out when someone is being picked on, because I know what that feels like. I've learned that just because someone doesn't appreciate a fat body, that doesn't make it any less beautiful than it is, even if someone purposely tries to negate that beauty. I've learned that I feel soft and comfy and that sensualists often appreciate that aspect of my body. Fat girl hugs really are the best.
What I wish for regarding this board I wish for lots of great discussion and learning from each other. Bonding and laughter, sharing sadnesses and triumphs. What we've already done on these boards, but on this board, in a way that is even more affirming and comfortable.
Next? Feel free to add sections as you go along, if you like.
Who I am: Hi, I'm Tina, one of the mods of this forum, along with butch and olwen. I'm a SSBBW, but I used to be a BBW -- that's how I started out.
Short history as a BBW: I was fat all through my growing up years, and have never, ever been thin. Not even when I was a baby. I hated my fat. I don't any more, but get frustrated at my limitations. In high school I'd have given a limb to have had some place like Dimensions, and to have known about those wonderful, magical creatures known as FAs.
New or newish? Lots of us already know each other from years, or months, of posting together. I've been here, on the original incarnation of this board since August 1998.
Some here are new, so if you're new, please do look around and feel free to jump in (after reading the Welcome thread, please) and post.
The short list of what I have learned in my experience as a BBW: That people are people wherever you go or whatever size one is. I've learned that being fat gives me a special sensitivity to others, and that a protective side of me tends to come out when someone is being picked on, because I know what that feels like. I've learned that just because someone doesn't appreciate a fat body, that doesn't make it any less beautiful than it is, even if someone purposely tries to negate that beauty. I've learned that I feel soft and comfy and that sensualists often appreciate that aspect of my body. Fat girl hugs really are the best.
What I wish for regarding this board I wish for lots of great discussion and learning from each other. Bonding and laughter, sharing sadnesses and triumphs. What we've already done on these boards, but on this board, in a way that is even more affirming and comfortable.
Next? Feel free to add sections as you go along, if you like.
