So today I wanted to attempt to tackle the world of self confidence and the impact bullies have on it.
I am not an expert nor do I know a lot about this topic but these past few years have really opened my eyes to so many things going on around me.
I have noticed so so many teens having doubts about their appearances, their actions and even questioning their own existence.
Self confidence, specially in teens is such a hard topic to tackle. It's just one of those things you really can't control or fully understand and I learned that the hard way.
Nowadays we are surrounded by millions of photoshopped pictures of celebrities and models who are thin as a stick and society targets them and blames them for the lack of self confidence in teens but the harsh reality is that no one really understands that bullies are the main reason for that problem.
For years and years many people have been putting down the idea of models and how they look too thin and how kids want to be just like them, yet no one ever thought of the reason why these kids feel that way. Is it because they find that look to be nice or is it because they are surrounded by bullies who judge their appearances by comparing them to those photos?
It amazes me how many people will comment on someone's appearance before getting to know them.
It amazes me how people will judge someone else just because of their size.
It amazes me how shallow some people are.
It really does.
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| When did the shaming of anyone's body become okay? |
Is it really necessary? Does the idea of putting down being thin not the same as bullying larger people?
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| Judging ANY body is WRONG! |
It is wrong that so many people nowadays feel the need to reassure people and comfort them of their size by putting down another.
As a thin person, I know what it's like to be receiving so much criticism about the way you look.
Since when is "You're so skinny" okay to say?
Since when is it okay to ask someone how much they weigh because you think they are underweight?
Since when is it okay to point out features of someone's body?
Yet it is really rude to ask such questions to a larger person?
I can blame so many things on society but I came to realize that yes, I am part of "society" and I am not going to stand for any kind of bullying. Whether it is aimed at thin or bigger people.
It is not right and is not acceptable.
This post was rather negative and sort of a rant but I wanted to let you all know and understand that beauty does come in all sizes, shapes, nationality and colours. You are all beautiful and you should be proud of who you are because there is only one of you in the world. You are unique!
I really hope that this inspired you or at least made you think that what I was going on about was true.
Do you agree with me? Let me know in the comment section!
Thank you so much guys!
Lots of love, Karine xx
