Born and raised in Southern Minnesota, I was brought up in a loving family. I lived with my parents, my sister and two older brothers. We all got along pretty good for the most part. My sister and I are still very close to this day, and I hope we always are.
I was born on November 16, 1981, one day after my mom's birthday. She said she knew I'd be late for everything since I was a day late of being her birthday present. I was an average size of 7 lbs 10 oz and 20 1/2" long. My mom told me I was her biggest child out of the four of us. To this day, I still am. Growing up in a small town, for the most part Elementary School wasn't too bad. I remember being one of the bigger kids all throughout my school days. There was enough name calling, you get that everywhere you go when you're not the skinny kid. I just got used to it I guess. It hurt inside, but I tried not to let it show on the outside. I always wanted to be sick on the days we would have track and field or the days we'd have to run the mile in gym class. Sixth grade came to an end and I had to go to a new school with many more students. I went from a class of 18 to well over 175 kids. I hated it. I wasn't ready to face a whole new group of kids who I knew would make fun of my weight. Kids are mean.
The years went by, day after day I'd be made fun of. I was used to it, but it still hurt me emotionally and mentally.
In 1998 I started my first full time job as a CNA. I love the job. I loved the residents and had so many fun co-workers that I looked forward to seeing daily.
In 2005, I married my best friend, Mark. We relocated to Fairmont, where we currently live. Together we have beautiful twins who were born October 2007.
Thank You for taking the time to read my Journey. This will not be easy by any means, but I am going to stick to it, and look for a brighter future for myself.
-Tanya
I was born on November 16, 1981, one day after my mom's birthday. She said she knew I'd be late for everything since I was a day late of being her birthday present. I was an average size of 7 lbs 10 oz and 20 1/2" long. My mom told me I was her biggest child out of the four of us. To this day, I still am. Growing up in a small town, for the most part Elementary School wasn't too bad. I remember being one of the bigger kids all throughout my school days. There was enough name calling, you get that everywhere you go when you're not the skinny kid. I just got used to it I guess. It hurt inside, but I tried not to let it show on the outside. I always wanted to be sick on the days we would have track and field or the days we'd have to run the mile in gym class. Sixth grade came to an end and I had to go to a new school with many more students. I went from a class of 18 to well over 175 kids. I hated it. I wasn't ready to face a whole new group of kids who I knew would make fun of my weight. Kids are mean.
The years went by, day after day I'd be made fun of. I was used to it, but it still hurt me emotionally and mentally.
In 1998 I started my first full time job as a CNA. I love the job. I loved the residents and had so many fun co-workers that I looked forward to seeing daily.
In 2005, I married my best friend, Mark. We relocated to Fairmont, where we currently live. Together we have beautiful twins who were born October 2007.
Thank You for taking the time to read my Journey. This will not be easy by any means, but I am going to stick to it, and look for a brighter future for myself.
-Tanya
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