2/2: People are 'overweight' for a variety of reasons. My reasons are not the same as others.
But I wanted to join back in to mainstream shopping. I wanted to go to IRL shops and try things on and look at myself and not feel miserable. Yes, sizing is inconsistent, plus-size male fashion is mostly polyester crap, and the fashion industry is sizeist, ableist, and gross. But I want to wear nice things because I like wearing nice things.
So today, I'm happy *for me*. Just for me.