Listen up, everyone.
It’s time to stop pretending that you’re concerned about the health of people you don’t know when your comments are only based on their body shape. You really don’t know anything.
Don’t jump to conclusions about their eating habits or exercise routines. You don’t know anything.
Don’t speculate about their potential health diagnoses. You don’t know anything.
Don’t assume you understand how their body affects their life, positively or negatively. You don’t know anything.
Don’t guess how they ended up in their current shape or size. You don’t know anything.
Don’t presume to know if they are happy, healthy, or confident. You don’t know anything.
Don’t think you know what they wish to achieve regarding their body. You don’t know anything.
Don’t act like you know whether they lead a fulfilling and vibrant life. You don’t know anything.
If you look at someone and make any of the assumptions mentioned above, then frankly, you’re behaving like a jerk.
Let’s face it: Your concern isn’t really about their health; it’s about your discomfort with their size. You can claim all day that you worry about their well-being, but nobody buys it. Because, let’s be honest, you’re not being truthful.
Being large, curvy, or plus-sized is completely acceptable. It’s okay to be who you are.
Stop trying to reprimand, shame, or criticize people for not conforming to your personal standards of attractiveness. They don’t exist for your validation.
And please, don’t derail every conversation with comments about “skinny shaming.” That’s not the issue we’re addressing right now. It’s like bursting into a hospital ICU and shouting, “I’ve been sick too!” This conversation isn’t about you. Save that for another discussion.
This is about breaking free from the oppressive societal norms that dictate what it means to be attractive, beautiful, strong, or worthy of love.
We deserve to exist in whatever form we choose. You can think what you want about that, but keep it to yourself. Don’t project your insecurities onto others.
And for goodness’ sake, don’t share these judgments in front of your children. We have enough negativity in the world; let’s raise kind, loving, and empathetic individuals who don’t judge others based on body size.
Body positivity shouldn’t just be a trend or a movement; it should be a fundamental part of life. While we’re not there yet, we can work toward creating a world that values people for who they are, not just for how they look.
So remember, unless you’re talking about yourself, you don’t know anything.
Here’s to raising a generation of kids who will embrace themselves.
This article was originally published on May 25, 2023.
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Summary:
This article emphasizes the importance of refraining from making assumptions about others based on their body size or shape. It advocates for body positivity and the need to support a culture that values individuals for who they are instead of how they look. The piece encourages kindness and understanding, particularly in raising the next generation.