You’ve captured the therapeutic joy of swimming perfectly. I can relate to feeling self conscious and awful. My weight used to fluctuate a lot as a kid. I was big for a long time. Those people who smirk and make fun all smug and condescending can’t possibly understand how brave you have to be to live life with your head held high when you’re big. Honestly, fuck ‘em. Do what makes you happy and surround yourself with good people who love you and you’ll find the strength to go swimming again.
Tad Winslow