I am writing this, because people need to reconsider how they look at things. Not all of us are perfect, and with each person-is a different individual.

I have taken care of many people in my life. I have taken a few under my wing, including children and housed them. I have counseled and changed lives of those around me, even as I type this. I am a giver, not a taker.

I feel that all people need to know how to take care of an obese person. You can even help them to start dropping pounds-in the event that they ever have or want to. And with today, the way people are-humanity is larger then it has ever been. And I meant this not just in the population sense, but also in the body size department.

First, to take care of this person, you must learn compassion. This means not looking at them and laughing. And it also means, not looking at them and feeling sympathy for them either. The condition that they are in, did not just up and appear by itself. It had help. And yes, some of the help, came from the enabler. To take care of this person, you need not be an enabler; you must be a care giver.

This person, to which you are to now care for-needs enthusiasm. A reason to get up and move. Taking care of them in no way shape or form does not mean, waiting on them hand and foot. And yes, sometimes it will seem like you are a cheer leader, but trust me, in the long run it will help.

The worst thing that you will encounter, is the showering and bathing. They aren't going to admit that they need help, and they will tell you they can do it alone. But one thing you need to be aware, is that obese people, especially if they are morbidly obese-are not going to be able to clean every spot. And as time goes on, believe it or not-they will mold under the "fat flaps". This is where you come in. This is where you turn off your emotions and feelings, and simply want to clean them up, and see to it that they don't get what is often referred to as bed sores.

Bed sores, do not necessarily come from being in bed all of the time. They also grow because you are unable to reach and clean a certain spot. Make a simple sponge bath sound fun, and worth while. Even relaxing and refreshing! Make it sound like you have nothing better to do, and want to do it. Because if you are caring for a stubborn obese person, they don't care, and don't want you to know.

This is also where you can claim that in your studies, and/or that you have a relative who is just as big, and you

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