A Note About My Almost Sister

One of my very best friends has a blog that recently received quite a bit of attention.  Many of the comments people wrote were really harsh.  I'm the big sister and I felt the need to jump in and defend her. I don't think we need to agree, but we need to respect other people's opinions and not jump down their throat if they say something we don't like.  Here is my response to all those negative and frankly, mean comments.

Ok, to all the people who griped about the being skinny post, stop and take a minute to look in the mirror. You think you are superior to the author because you are less shallow and that you are emotionally healthier because you don't judge based on weight. However, you wrote hateful comments to a person you don't even know. How is that showing you don't judge? I have known her since she was born. She is the closest thing to a sister I have. We don't always agree. That's life. That's what makes the world go round. I'm a size 18. I HATE running. To be really honest I'm happy with my life and how I look in my clothes. There are certain parts of my body I wish were maybe firmer, but overall it just isn't something I put much focus on. Never once has she made negative comments to me about my weight or activity level. She loves me as is no matter what. Do I agree with everything she wrote in that post? No. Does it change anything between us? Absolutely not. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. If you don't like hers, go read something else. Oh, and learn to realize when something is just supposed to be funny. Sarcasm and exaggerations are her thing. If you don't like it, get bent.