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Week #44: The Others
Peggy asked me, "Was there the one that got away?"
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Week #45: The Shoot
The engagement shoot reminded me of how scared I used to be of seeing photos of myself.
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Week #46: The Barn
When they asked, "What's your ideal venue?" I knew right away: "A barn!"
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Week #47: The Salt
I learned about a bridal tradition of bread and salt.
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Week #48: The Ring
The quest for the ring begins
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Week #49: The Question
The proposal was sort of a 3-year series of suggestions... over coffee
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FGGM Week #50: The Legacy
I come from a long line of plus-size brides.
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FGGM Week #51: The Meet-Cute
The #1 engagement question - "So, how did you two meet?" - answered
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Fat Girl Gets Married Week #52: The Beginning
If you’re ready to dive into a tale about a big girl who finds big love, then this is the story for you.
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I'm Launching A Year-Long Digital Memoir About Becoming A Plus-Size Bride
I was told I would never be a bride because of my body size. Now I'm celebrating (and documenting) a love that's larger than life!
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A Smaller-Bodied Friend Let Me Borrow Her Bra...
A cute story about inter-size solidarity and the power of twine.
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(Part 3) I Think My Body Missed A Period To Show Me Just How Much I Didn't Want To Be A Mom
After a lifetime of being exceedingly regular, in December of 2022 I missed my period.
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(Part 2) Choosing Not To Be A Mother & Old Feelings Of Gender Failure As A Fat Woman
Turning my back on the biggest sign of "successful femininity" was a big deal after a lifetime of feeling like I didn't measure up.
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(Part1) I’m NOT Expecting: I Did A Pregnancy-Style Photo Shoot To Celebrate My Decision Not To Be A Parent
& how does a photo shoot that’s all about worshiping big bellies exist in such a fat-hating culture, anyway?
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