tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414074335640510180.post74295767149851947..comments2023-03-24T07:04:54.784-05:00Comments on a blog about faith, marriage, health, travel, family: My StoryBeth Branstetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13876631771401704113noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414074335640510180.post-24811399578965031552013-07-03T11:02:33.621-05:002013-07-03T11:02:33.621-05:00Beth, I love this blog. It's very open and cre...Beth, I love this blog. It's very open and creative at the same time. I feel some of your pain of "older brothers'" constant belittling and growing up with a skewed self image. I remember my brothers *oink*ing every time i walked into the kitchen and sayings like, "No, the dress doesn't make you look fat, your FAT makes you look fat." I especially understand the limitations of chronic back pain that always gets in the way of life goals. I'm proud of you! Lifestyle changes are very hard and take lots of commitment and perseverance. Don't let hiccups discourage you. It's a life long path with bends and bumps in the road. And as I and so many other girls need to always remind ourselves, we ARE beautiful, for so much more than what's on the outside. <br />~Ruth BenthinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655790395401926445noreply@blogger.com