Chapter 6

As the years passed by, Tabatha's journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance continued to unfold. Jim, as she had suspected, turned out to be someone who saw her solely for her physical appearance and had ulterior motives. Jim expected Tabatha to be desperate and almost consider him having sex with her as a favor. However, Tabatha had grown beyond the need for validation or attention from others. Her newfound confidence and self-worth stemmed from her own experiences and the reactions she received from the world around her.

While she had initially believed that the encouragement from her friends at Fantasy Feeder played a significant role in her transformation, Tabatha came to realize that it was ultimately her own personal growth that brought her courage and through that courage it brought her peace. The changes she underwent, both physical and emotional, allowed her to see how people responded to her in various ways.

Through this process, Tabatha discovered her true friends—those who accepted and supported her unconditionally, regardless of her size. She learned to differentiate between the men who merely used her for their own desires and those who genuinely cared for her as an individual, beyond her physical appearance. Her journey had become a filter, helping her identify those who valued her for who she truly was.

Tabatha's love for her now almost 800-pound body grew with each passing day. While her family would often compare her to her mother, she pondered whether her mother had experienced a similar transformation but without the assistance of online communities. Something that she took on alone. It was a question that would forever remain unanswered. She kept her journey and her true feelings about her body a secret from her family, knowing that they may not understand or accept her elective path.

The essence of Tabatha's Secret remained locked away in her heart, cherished and held dear. It was a testament to her strength, self-discovery, and the love she had cultivated for herself. She no longer needed external validation or the approval of others because she had found her own peace and acceptance within.

Tabatha's journey started to reach tens of thousands of people. She even piked up sponsorships for her Tabatha's Secret blog and scored travel and vacation gifts from those that sponsored her. She also had a clothing deal with one company that paid her a livable salary to promote their brand on her trips around the world.

Tabatha built her own world around her. She only let people in that she knew she could trust so he circle of friends was actually pretty small. Just the way she liked it. That way everyone got her attention when they wanted or needed it.

About 5 years in Tabatha reached a point of contentment and comfort with her weight, deciding to end her intentional weight gain process. She found her weight fluctuating between the mid-700 and low 800 pound range, depending on the time of year. Maintaining her independence and mobility remained important to her, as she wanted to lead a fulfilling and active life. Tabatha was comfortable both physically and emotionally in this weight range.

In her journey, Tabatha also found a man who genuinely loved and appreciated her for who she was. He had an admiration for larger women but recognized and cherished her as an individual, respecting the courage she possessed to embark on such a challenging emotional journey. Their relationship was built on mutual understanding, acceptance, and love that went beyond physical appearances.

Tabatha's story serves as a testament to the power of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to follow one's heart. It showcases the beauty that can be found in embracing one's true self and finding love and acceptance along the way.
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