Stigmatising fat people is harmful to them and us. Do you really want to cut him off because of his weight - or is there fear beneath your anger? The dilemma My father, who I've always had a tricky relationship with, has been obese since I was a teenager. He was very sporty as a younger man, but since his 40s he has increasingly gained weight. He is now in his 60s and obese. I feel some guilt about feeling like this, but I find it disgusting and I hate being around him, especially when food is p...
My father is obese and I can't stand being around him | Ask Philippa
The Guardian - 14 May 2023 07:01
Stigmatising fat people is harmful to them and us. Do you really want to cut him off because of his weight - or is there fear beneath your anger? The dilemma My father, who I've always had a tricky relationship with, has been obese since I was a teenager. He was very sporty as a younger man, but since his 40s he has increasingly gained weight. He is now in his 60s and obese. I feel some guilt about feeling like this, but I find it disgusting and I hate being around him, especially when food is p...
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