I was trying on dresses for my upcoming work event/work dinner which is a dress-up occasion. I found a dress that I haven't worn since the beginning of my relationship with my ex husband. I was thin at the time, when I had worn this dress to his brother's barmitzfah. So, in trying the dress on again for the first time in years, and after having lost 20 pounds recently, the dress fits me again. And a bad memory popped up while doing so. When I had worn this dress to the barmitzfah years ago I met my ex's mother for the first time. After that occasion, I started to add on weight. The next time I saw his mother, several months later, she commented to me "I liked you better thinner".

What a horrible thing for her to have said. Little does she know that I've struggled with body image issues and an eating disorder. No, she did not know this, yet still, it was the most insulting and hurtful comment to me.

Horrible people, my ex's entire family. His mother made rude comments to me like this frequently. His father was sexist and a misogynist, not to mention, abusive. His one living brother is also explosive and angry, just like my ex. Horrible people. What a horrible family.

I hope I never have to see my ex again.