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October 7, 2005, 9:11 pm PDT
 Quote From: rr1000 First, I can't believe someone would go on Dr. Phil and complain about being short and then putting down people who have lost weight??!! Amazing how some people look nicely on the outside but once they open up their mouth..they are truly ugly. Gimmie a break...no short models? Ok right, Petite Sophisticate and stores that cater to shorter ladies have short models. Sorry runway model you will not be...so just get over it! There are plenty of clothes for smaller sized women...you just have to know where to look. When I was in college I was a size 0 to a size 3 at 5'4"...I found plenty of clothes..professional and fun clothes as well. I currently wear a size 5-7 now and a size 6 on my shoes...which many say, "ohh your feet are so small!" Hey I think it's great, why would a small framed person such as myself want huge feet? LOL BTW..I have been accused of being cute and...I love it..but then again I am very comfortable with who I am and what I have.
It's amazing to me that many people are so insecure with themselves that they need constant validation from others. "Cute" is a compliment, bet she would be upset if someone called her "ugly"! No reason to be rude about overweight people...some of those people have a genetic disposition or problem with their thyroid.
Her deal of trying to create awareness really only created a deal of hate. There's a way to deliver a message and that sure was not the way! This is that Melissa that everyone is so upset with. For the record I didn't go on the show for pitty, or to complain. I went on the show to create awareness as a petite and short person. Yes, it's difficult to find clothing, and people say tastless rude comments about my height that they would never dream of saying to an overweight person. It was supposed to be a comparasin not an attack. As hurt as you as an overweight person about my partial comments is as hurt as I am when people say short jokes. The broad statement that overwight people can lose weight was never intended for any one with a medical condition. I think people that maintain their weight, healthy eating habits and exercise are not rewarded on a regular basis. More power to anyone who loses weight and is healthy. There is now beautiful plus size models in high fashion magazines and on the runway. Will the industry change and have shorter models to do the same, maybe. Its my dream and goal, and because of my height, of which I have no control over I can't have it. I never said I wanted to change my height, I just wanted it to be accepted. There is a big market for shorter women as is plus size and I want to open the market. I have been blessed with many gifts,health and a great life. Everyone in life has an opinion and their story and this one is mine.
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