Have You Ever Been Body Shamed?😟

Hello Everyone! Still, in the spirit of the new year! I know quite alright that we are making various plans which can us experience a great year ahead and definitely our looks wouldn't be left out in our plans of making everything better for the year!

If I am not mistaken, you are familiar with the term “body shaming”. But if I am, then below is a definition with the help of the English Oxford Dictionary;

The action or practice of humiliating someone by making mocking or critical comments about their body shape or size.

Now that you know what it means to body shame, an open question;

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN BODY SHAMED?

Personally, I have been body shamed on many occasions and severally the memories come flinging back into my head. You know, sometimes, I wonder why I have to keep remembering ill-fated incidents, but then, I do not control how I store up my core memories.

It is common to get body shamed if you are skinny, fat, petite, short or come with certain obvious features. The world is so quick to judge without finding out WHY. It is so unwise to body shame people because of their weight or size but most persons are more bullies than humans who take not what they say into consideration.

I have been called out for being skinny, for being petite and once I was asked bluntly why I was getting so small. The feeling was immeasurable, I couldn't utter a word nor could I clap back. Just like me, most times you'll want to explode, but then, some people and actions are not worth it! I was once told by a supposed friend to stay away if I had on a skirt I wore while walking with her; for a moment I thought, “do people actually care about how others feel? Or do they just utter words without thinking twice?

Why Do People Body Shame?

Anyone body shaming you obviously think he or she is better. They feel they look perfect and are without fault. But then, they fail to remember that nobody is perfect or without faults. Some are only hidden away from the eyes. Most times, people who body shame aren't half as perfect as you are, trust me!

Been attractive doesn't mean you need to remind someone of faults he or she has. Before you call someone skinny, fat deformed or short, they know they are! So why work towards getting someone sad?

If you are so perfect, leave me to my imperfections rather than give me reasons to get depressed.

How Should You React When Body Shamed?

Stop swallowing the anger and sadness... Stand up! Initially when people body shame me, I go behind, cry, think and wonder why I was skinny, petite or why some features aren't as they should be. But then, after my battle with depression caused partly by body shaming, I learned to deal with people who body shamed! You can't make fun of my body and walk away feeling fly because, I'd give you a piece of my mind, a piece that you will probably never forget! I am stronger than I used to be and right now, I feel just perfect the way I am because I'm 100% healthy!

If you are victim of body shaming, I think it is time you stopped hiding your anger with giggles and forced smiles! Bullies deserve to know that they can not trample on just anyone. I saw various replies to a body shaming questions on quora that you might find helpful.

Say No To Body Shaming!

You do not know what your statement might get someone doing! Learn to guide your utterances at all time and remember that your statements aren't made to emotionless animals.

People have done unthinkable things due to being body shamed. Suicide isn't far from one of the outcome of body shaming. Because do not want to get laughed at, they go extra miles of hiding their real selves with photoshop and similar... Depression, self-hate, low self-esteem are often results of body shaming on people.

If you need to talk about someone's features, call him or her privately and ask questions in the most acceptable manner before saying what you need to in the most friendly manner. If you can help, help! You can save a soul better by going private than public...

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