I believe that size-ism exists, no doubt about it. But I can't say for sure if I've ever been personally affected by it or not. I think it's mostly been a perception on my part due to my own insecurities because I'm not in an environment where such a thing would come into play very often. (i.e. retail, etc.) My most memorable run-ins about my size came from school bullies and the catty little "popular" girls, whom we all detest so much! But, to the best of my knowledge, I've never experienced real size-ism in a professional environment. And if I did, I'm sort of glad I didn't recognize it because I know it would have simply crushed me.
As for the psycho co-worker? Blow that freaky chick off! She's got bigger problems than you know!
Beverly
