It's Group Therapy Thursday sponsored by Paladino's Cicero Pizza! 

Dear Ted and Amy,
I have always been overweight and it has shaped my entire life. People have said nasty things to me and about me without knowing my medical history. I exercise & eat about 1600 calories a day but am still about 60 pounds overweight. Its discouraging. I really do not want surgery so I turned to the weight loss drug Wegovy which was approved for obesity. My friends have been supportive to my face but I’m hearing now they are judging me behind my back. I’m heartbroken. It’s my journey but I feel so ashamed now. How should I handle their criticism?

Signed,
On A Mission In Manlius