Taboo Topics #2 - International

This is the second in a series of topical swaps. If you like this, and want to see a different topic explored, feel free to PM me.

The idea behind this swap is to explore topics we don't usually write about or share. In this case, you'll be able to share it with someone who you'll likely never see.

If you participate in this swap, you agree not to share details of the letter you receive with anyone. The hope is to give someone an outlet to share something that usually would not be shared, and I ask that you try to reserve judgment.

You will write a letter, by hand, of one or more pages. Please honor yourself and your partner by doing something nice such as writing it on pretty paper, making it into a little book, or whatever else works for you. If you want to include an extra, that's up to you but not required. What is required is that you write honestly and thoughtfully.

The topic is WEIGHT, specifically, your weight. How do you feel about how much you weigh? What are the challenges associated with it? Do you feel discriminated against? Have you tried to lose and failed? Succeeded? How has your weight affected your life? Do you like your weight? How do you feel about the American obsession with weight and weight loss? Note you are not required to say how much you weigh, if you don't want to! These are prompts to get you started; you are not required to respond to them. Take the opportunity to let it hang out. Sometimes talking about it is a relief.

Due to the intimate nature of these swaps, I am instituting strict requirements to try to prevent flaking. This is one swap where being flaked on feels really awful--when you tell all about something sensitive, you want to know you aren't alone! To participate you must: *have a rating of 4.8 or better *no recent 1s or 3s *have completed at least 10 swaps, 5 of which were letter or package If you don't meet the criteria but are interested in participating, PM me and convince me why you should be allowed to participate. Questions are welcomed!