On body shaming!!

Many celebrities have talked about being body shamed. It seems in this new era of social media, some nasty people hide behind the computer and start writing hurtful things about people's bodies. There is an image that they ('shamers') want everyone to comply with and if one does not fit into it, then that person is body shamed. One has to be tall, thin, fair complexioned, have long flowing hair etc. 

This does not only happen in social media sphere but in our everyday lives. It crosses across all spectrum of life, from a kid in school to a mum trying to joggle life challenges. It happens in homes and many body shamers are people close to one. It is even worse if one shares a picture of themselves in social media. Oh dear!!! There was a case I was reading about this lady who posted beautiful pictures of her baby bump on social media and was attacked on how she looked. It was really nasty!! I mean if one is not strong enough, those mean words could pierce right through the heart and do some damage. Some celebrities have spoken on how close to suicide such body shaming has made them. 

Some celebrities are good at ignoring whatever trash people say about them. One lady that I admire who does not let it get to her is Serena Williams. She is so confident in who she is. I have read so many hurtful and offensive things written about her body but you know what? She is not letting any of that stop her. She is a success and has succeed in a sport where there are few like her! 

Serena Williams

Refuse to let anyone bring you down. Say NO!!! No one should or has the power to bring another down and even when they try, don't even acknowledge or give them the power they so want!! Keep on progressing in who you are and keep on being happy. That should knock the haters down!!


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