GRACEFUL

ASHLEY LARSON

Pen Drawing

LOSING RACHEL

RACHEL CHANTHAVISAY

Hello, my name is Fat, and I’m rachel.

I feel the need to explain my rachelness, lest you judge too quickly. I’ve been rachel since I was 7 years old. I was rachel when I played sports, I was rachel when I traveled the world, and I am still rachel to this day.

You would not believe the things I have put my body through in order to lose all of my rachel. Because, you see, with all of this rachel I have a hard time making friends, attracting a mate, or even surviving the mocking disdain of rachel in general.

I’ve exercised, dieted, and starved. I’ve worked hard, and tried harder. People assume that I am rachel because of laziness. But did you know that I’ve summited three mountains in spite of my rachel? In my efforts I have even turned to an exclusively organic, healthy diet. I have accomplished a lifestyle change that many people without an ounce of rachel dream of.

I love to dance, sing, swim, travel, read, and be beautiful, despite my rachel.
I am intelligent, funny, and kindhearted, despite my rachel.
I am worth loving, despite my rachel.

Every day I struggle against the belief that my being rachel makes me worthless.

I’m sorry? You look glazed over...were you even listening?
Okay, um...I’ll try again.
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Hello, my name is Rachel, and I’m fat.