Be Conceited, You Got a Reason

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

What the actual fuck. Okay. Let me try to be critical without trying to crucify. I’m pretty positive that many of us are familiar with this despicable behaviour. You may have heard some kids at school come together in solidarity to humiliate one of their peers, or their teacher, or anyone that makes them feel insecure about themselves, and question their own worth. Or maybe it was at a social function when you witnessed someone get turned down and their only get back is “you’re not even that cute.” Boy bye. I was cute enough for you to follow me 3 blocks, wait for me to order my food, and call an Uber before rushing to make your pathetic attempt. Yes, I SAW YOU! Hence, why you still don’t have Weezy in your phone book. What a chump.

I’ve seen it all too much. And I truly wonder why people do such things. I mean, have any of you done that? Went out of your way to make someone feel terrible about how they look? Maybe you didn’t say it to them, but instead said it to someone else that “would never repeat it”. Ya sure buddy. Listen people. Stay with me here. You listening? OK great. If you’re that person, get the fuck outta here. Yes, I’m talking to you. How dare you take it upon your lousy self to insult and hurt someone’s feelings, all because you hate parts of your life. Hell, you probably hate your entire existence. And that’s sad. Really sad. But it’s so much more unfortunate if you continue to spew your hate, and throw your ill feelings onto other people. That is not how you move past and grow from tough times.

I’m not overweight. I’m actually quite the opposite. And believe it or not, I get shamed for that on a regular basis. “Are you sure you’re not skipping meals? You’re lucky you can shop in the kids section. You look sick.” That’s rude as hell. How do people not see that. I’m a grown woman, being told I should be happy I can buy children’s clothing. Where they do that at? Everyone, just please take this away with you, if nothing else. MIND YOUR DAMN BUSINESS! If you’re concerned for someones health and well being, there are ways to address that without minimizing them as a human being. Take some time to figure it out before opening your pie hole. Only if you care of course.

We all have a purpose while we’re breathing. Live to find your purpose, and when you do, fulfill it to the max. I know I’ll probably never be on the cover of a magazine, or strut down a catwalk, but I understand that’s not the end all and be all, and I know I am built for my calling. I believe we all are. The trick is to figure out what that is. So in the mean time, go head. Let your hair down. Walk that walk. Be conceited. Because sooner or later, you’ll find your reason.

P.S  I wrote this weeks ago and never published it for a few reasons. I’ve been feeling a bit lousy these past few days, but re-reading this today lifted my spirits. There’s power in words. Make sure you’re sharing the right ones. 

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