Body shaming, Bullying and Self-love

"You're too skinny, eat a lot of food"

"That dress doesn't suit you, try going to the gym"

"You're ugly"

"You don't fit in here"

Blah blah blah.

Most of the human population undergoes body criticism, so-called "Body shaming". It isn't shameful to have bodies that aren't perfect for other's eyes. Fat, skinny, short, tall whatever structure it may be. God created everyone unique and special which no human can judge or deny.

Bullying someone for their physical appearance and finding flaws in it is meant to be the worst thing one can ever do. We are in a society where people expect us to be carved into something which would be appealing to their eyes.

If you are someone who is going through this phase or have had a bad experience in it, then, the upcoming words are for you.

Starting with my personal incident. Teenagers are more prone to get bullied for appearance. I was 12 when I had pimples on my face, I wore glasses, I was a little chubby and short. My classmates used to tease me for my appearance. Their words made me hate myself that I cried to my mom about it. It took me a few years to understand that it's entirely normal and my hormones are doing fine. Later growing up, my body lost its weight after puberty and heard people advising me to gain weight. I, then understood that people will always speak even if you're perfect.

Now coming to my personal concern about dealing with this, It's literally very hard to accept yourself in the first place. But self-acceptance is the best decision you can ever make and you'll never regret it. Always surround yourself with positive thoughts and away from negative people. Have friends who'll boost you up whenever you wanted one. When people understand your inner beauty, they stay with you without judging. Stop fighting with your insecurities and start finding your strength. Confront the bully with it and have a good attitude. Change in society starts from one's own self.

You do not need someone else's approval for the way you are or how you look. Accept it.

"Make your weakness as your own strength not a weapon for others to speak".

- Jubilin Vinifa