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Stand Tall (Peggy)

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     Growing up I was very shy and insecure. Starting in kindergarten I was bullied mainly because my cheeks were bright red and bumpy. Later I found out this was a condition caused by my body manufacturing too much keratin. I started washing my face several times a day and moisturizing day and night. This lessened the breakouts. I figured this is as good as it will get. I am now 60 years old and love my skin. I don't seem to have as many wrinkles as other women my age and younger.

     I was also taller then most kids my age. I always was last in line or in the back row. The other girls were smaller and petite and I was jealous of them. In high school I embraced being tall because it gave me more confidence. Not that I could be a model,but I thought they were tall and carried themselves well.

     My breasts were small and I wondered if they would ever grow. I kicked around the idea of getting implants when I got older. I decided not to because I was afraid to mess with what the good Lord gave me! When I finally got pregnant, I got my big breasts!

     Because I was an emotional eater, I was chubby when younger. I would loose weight then be told I was too skinny. Then I gained weight until I was comfortable with my appearance. Because if my Italian heritage, I have a big butt. No matter how much I exercised I still had my butt. When I met my husband he loved my butt! He previously dated women with no or flat butts. He loved how I looked in tight jeans.

     I have long legs and have my Mom to thank for that. However, I have heavy thighs. No air blows between these babies! I guess this is a good thing because it keeps me warmer in winter.

To sum it up,all the parts of me I thought had imperfections are what makes unique. They are part of my heritage and I am proud of who I am.

- Peggy Sopranzi