I really think that my Dad didn't mean anything by it but when you are a kid you believe everything! I was skinny as a toothpick looking back. It was hard to find clothes for me because I was so thin....but hearing that you are fat you start believing it. I'm very blessed that I didn't become anorexic or belemic (SPELLING?!)
I just hope to never do that to my kids. I'm sorry that you went through that. That is terrible. Children do learn by example. KWIM?
It's been nice chatting w/you. ;-)