I never saw her when she wasn't smiling......
The world's tallest woman died today. Sandy Allen was only 53. I am thinking that her life was very difficult at times. Probably more often than not. Just her size must have had enough trials and tribulations like buying clothes, getting into and out of things, and then there would be the looks and comments.
I saw her interviewed once and she started crying and said it was very tough sometimes. People say things right out loud like she can't hear what they are saying just because she is so tall. We know what total dumbasses people are. Many are dirty, vile, creepy little beings but at the end of the day I would do anything I could for each and every one of them. Why then must they be so mean. Why could they not understand how hard it must have been to be Sandy Allen. Why couldn't they just keep their fucking mouths shut and let this woman be. She said she had no choice but to peddle herself. Hell, she has to live, eat, get medical treatments. How exactly is this supposed to take place with no income. So Sandy went on tour and made public appearances just to keep food in her mouth and clothes on her back.
She did so with more courage than I could ever muster. I can't get past a big zit on my nose half the time. What would it be like to be so very different from every single other person on the planet?
Sandy,
I hope you were at peace when you died. I hope those who loved you were near you. I hope you knew that people like me had an impression made upon them just for your courage and the way you shared yourself with all of us. Yes, we are curious beings. How good of you to wander the planet enduring what we put people like you through. Thanks for sharing yourself with us and teaching people like me that adversity is to be overcome. That the opinions of others are just that and not much more. That we can hold our heads high (not quite as high as you) as we trudge the road to happy destiny.
I didn't know you but I think I would have liked you very much. I have seen you on TV and in magazines and books for almost all of my adult life. Just so you know Sandy, I knew your name when I heard it on the news and knew exactly who they were talking about. That alone is an achievement. If I died I don't guess people across the world would know who I am. Your personal bravery and the kindness I saw you show made me a fan and gave me pause when I heard of your passing.
Here's to you Sandy Allen. You were tall, yes, but your heart was as big as the rest of you. Perhaps one day people will just allow everyone to be who they are without limits or without judgement. I'm not sure I would have taken things as well as you did. Be at peace Sandy. You were a one and only. That's more than most of us will ever achieve.
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