I was talking with someone today about different problems that people develop while they are growing up. The biggest issue that she said was people’s image of themselves. A friend said the same thing a little earlier on Twitter. So I decided I would think about it and then maybe write something.

I will preface all of this by simply saying I have never had self image or esteem (whichever you prefer to call it) issues. I’ve always had a vain streak and yes I may not be George Clooney (do I owe him royalties for using his name), but I know I am atleast very easy on the eyes as an ex-girlfriends grandmother once said.

Now back to my writing. I have never always tried to understand those with esteem problems and when you cut through all the bs it normally boils down to simply someone or maybe a group of people around them that continually tells them they have weight issues or sorry your not pretty enough. I am no sociologist, but I also know that society is the root cause of what ails most people.

When are we as a society going to finally wake up and see that a size 0 model is actually someone that is just as unhealthy as a size 20 or larger woman. Hmmm maybe we will all finally learn someday, but I’m not going to hold my breath.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.