I lost 20 pounds unexpectedly. I wish people would stop telling me I look great

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Courtesy of Tricia Patras
Growing up, I tried fad diets and workouts to reach my goal weight, but never achieved it.
When I was diagnosed with a chronic illness, I had several surgeries and lost 20 pounds afterward.
People told me I looked great, so I started to attribute my self-worth…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-11 10:24:01.
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