awkwardpinkflamingo writes...
I've seen a few posts about you standing up for yourself when random people make fun of your weight or looks and other negativity. No offense, but I don't get why you bother. Some men just want to watch the world burn and when you come across these men, you shouldn't even waste your comedic talent, just to deal with such stupid people. In other words, haters gonna hate, but the rest of us appreciate!
I don’t do it because I am bothered. And I don’t do it to retaliate. So many people are shamed for being fat. They are told they look wrong. People assume that they are unhealthy. This message is so prevalent that overweight people start to believe this drivel. It can lead to unhealthy diets, eating disorders, depression, and sometimes worse.
I think it’s important for someone to stand up to these bullies. I have the wit and knowledge to make them look silly. I have the influence to change perceptions.
Maybe it will enlighten someone who bullies fat people. Maybe it will empower someone with weight issues. Maybe it will do nothing.
All I know is ignoring problems never seems to solve them.
