I Want to Be Fat, Lazy, and Happy — Instead, I’m Thin, Burned Out and Miserable

The grueling toll of “The Perfect Girl” syndrome

Dawn Bevier
Nov 2 · 5 min read
Image by Jerzy Gorecki on Pixabay

So many posts on the misery of being overweight. So many articles on how to be more productive.

And for those of you who have problems in these areas, I get it. People are cruel. And life is full of responsibilities that we…

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Dawn Bevier

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My name is Dawn Bevier, and I am a teacher, thinker, learner, and writer. I love literature and all things “wild, airy, and beautiful.” @dawnbevier

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