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17 Mar, 4 tweets, 1 min read
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So hey guys. I have mirrors in my house. Like all over my house. I love looking at myself in mirrors. And because of that, I know I'm fat. You aren't breaking any new ground using that as an insult, just FYI. But if it makes you feel better, have at it I guess.
The way my self esteem is set up, the only opinion on my looks that truly matters to me is my own.

If you have watched me any amount of time here, you already know I have no shortage of confidence.
So I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not going to cry fat tears over you calling me fat. I'm just going to be like, "I know girl," and keep moving.

Be blessed, though.

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