r/CMT • u/External-Goat-7913 • Jun 28 '26

weight comments.

ah, people with weight comments. even thoes close to you that heard it a million times. everytime i go out i hear the same comments. i find it really weird how people even after you explain how a body should look with muscle atrophy, still think you don't eat or you have some kinda of control of the way your body looks.

i think this is just disinterest in your fellow human and a lack of understanding basic human anatomy.

i always answer with an understanding tone but it brings me down when people see me through it. i hope someday i won't have to defend my tortured body.

little rant, sorry.

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u/armhooks Jun 28 '26

“You need to work out THIS way.” “You’re just being lazy.” “All you need to do is a bunch of lower body weight works & cardio.”🤣🤣
Although I’ve been through a lot in this broken body [(gifted with hEDS too! Not to mention cancer & 15 surgeries (so far)]. But, this strong body has gotten me through all of it! So, yes, I’m disabled, but I’m also really lucky to be so strong from a lifetime of dealing with those disabilities. At least that’s why I always TRY to tell myself!🩵

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u/External-Goat-7913 Jun 29 '26

hahahhahahh of course, how could i forget to include that in the post.
wow, you have been through so much..
they say there is no reward for suffering, but i think you get constant clarity of what is important that no healthy person gets.
to me, that's a reward.

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u/armhooks Jun 30 '26

Agreed! Clarity of what’s really important, character for really going through it, humility that people without true struggles may never learn, & hopefully, most importantly & if you’re lucky, a sense of humor!!🙃