Commenting on people's bodies
It seems common for people to make comments, whether positive or negative, about others’ bodies, but it’s not okay.
Why do you think society has come to accept these types of comments as normal?
How can we shift the conversation to respect and empathy for all body types?
Has someone commented on your body? What was that experience like?
I could not agree with this more. In my experience, I have noticed that a lot of people are scared of the backlash they get from standing up for themselves when their bodies are discussed. I found that I had to find my voice and speak up when people say something about my body or other people's bodies.
It has been important to remain calm and respectful and just not even argue the topic. If I had to think about it, I found my voice when people started commenting on my child's body. Good or bad, I asked them not to. It felt so wrong. Off of that, I have found my voice. I have removed myself from conversations where people won't stop after being asked to.
The one that hurt me most was a friend saying to me I hope your daughter does not have a big chest like you. GOSH! I was floored I felt humiliated and so hurt and embarrassed. In that moment I felt that she made it clear that she had very strong opinions of my body.
- Clair
(Community Moderator)
