Hi angrygrayrainboians.
Long time no blog, I know. I don’t write, I don’t call. That doesn’t mean that I don’t feel guilty, though.
I was having a hard time writing for a while there because I found myself feeling envious of other bloggers whose writing was attached to their name. And I felt like I was starting to outgrow the username “WellRoundedType2” — I didn’t feel like I needed the diabetes to be part of my name.*
So, after thinking and getting a bit of advice, I decided to start a new blog, with a new username, AcceptanceWoman. I’m nervous about this public pronouncement, as I’ve been very very open in my writing, but if I want to be a “real” writer someday, I need to be brave. So, here I come, as me, no longer hiding behind an identity tied primarily to diabetes or fatness.
If my co-bloggers don’t hate me for my long absence, I would like to still post here from time to time, but I’m finding I need my own space, of sorts. I’ve applied to have my new blog be part of the Fatosphere or Fat Chat Feeds but it might not meet the criteria. It’s all still me.
* How’s THAT for integration?!?
Angry Gray Rainbows 
Acceptance is a beautiful thing. I hope you’ll still be blogging here, and that your new blog is successful.
Wow. All this time, I swear I thought of you as “well-rounded type, also” (as in, your writing was as well-rounded as you are)!
Sweet!
Yes, the type 2 was meant to refer to diabetes, but I like how you read it — that is a bit more self-confidence than I used to have.
I do sort of think of myself these days as having a superpower (one that others certainly also have) of Acceptance! as in self-acceptance. But I realize that acceptance can sound like I’m cool with the status quo — or complacent, and that’s not the case.
You are very brave indeed to have started using your real name for blogging. And I think it was very cool of Mrs. and Mr. Woman to name their daughter Acceptance. It’s a great name.
Look forward to seeing the new blog. Do you have a url for us?
I am so glad that my parents named me Acceptance. It finally suits me after all these years.
But seriously, I’m doing more of a “slow reveal” — I’ll transition to my “real name” over time.
Here’s where I’m blogging a bit from time to time.
http://quantumacceptance.wordpress.com/
I miss it here, though.
Love the blog and lu-u-uv the picture at the top! It was one of those Beauty things you mention in the top post.
BTW, about the reconciliation thing, I am rooting for you. I asked my husband for a divorce over the summer, and very reluctantly agreed to try counselling, and it really has done just wonders for us. Obvi every relationship is different, but it’s good to try when there’s a whole 5% chance.
Good luck with all your new endeavors!
AcceptanceWoman (formerly known to us as WRT2), how wonderful for you! I think it’s great that you want to strike out on your own and that you have changed your name. What a huge step.
I think I can speak for AGR when I say you can come on here as a guest blogger whenever you like.
What Sassy said! You are most welcome and we wish you all the best!
Hey adorable person with the Badger Face (I love the Badger Face)!
I’ve been thinking about you and I apologize for not reaching out — you are an amazing survivor and I will write you an email in just a minute.
The image at the top of this web site alone has been influential on people — not to mention the words on these pages. The community you’ve created here is fantastic.
Sending tremendous love to you and Sassy!
So I jumped over and checked out your blog and I love it! I’m going to read it some more later but from what I’ve seen, I will continue to love it. Great job!