FebulousFebruary 2025: Lost and Found

Yes, her hair was cut so short her sister would put a scarf over it for her to cover it up. 

Yes, her doctor called her ‘fat’. 

Yes, she didn’t really have much of a voice back then. 

Yes, she lacked confidence. 

Yes, on the way to school she was tormented and bullied because of her uniform. 

I told that girl many times since she will never be pushed about. 

I told her grow your hair, ‘that’s right’ long and curly. 

I told her you will lose the puppy fat and she married in a size 12 dress. 

I told her she may have comfort ate then, but all would be okay. 

It’s not easy when your dad dies when you are only 8 years old. 

I told her it would be okay. 

One day she would look back and see the horror by the haters and sigh. 

I told you to work hard to help and support others as they faced similar demons in their youth. I told you so and you did.

Anne Lamb, Thanet