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Shay Smith

Shay Smith is a woman and mother who is passionate about mental health advocacy and communication. She lives in a small community in East Texas with her family, which includes her husband and five children. Read more.

Navigating Obesity: My Journey to Myself

I was obese for most of my life. I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the last resort girl. I was overweight even as a child despite...

By Shay Smith

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