"I-I’m sorry I’m so big… I didn’t ask to be shown off like this… It hurts, sometimes… not just from the workouts, but from being looked at like I’m just… meat. 
But when you touch me… when you see me, not just him… I feel calm. Safe. Wanted.
 I want to be strong for you. I want to hold you close.
 Even if he never hears me… I’m glad you do."