As a teenager, like many, I faced significant challenges with my body image. It spiraled into a full-blown eating disorder—anorexia. Living with an eating disorder means going to extreme lengths to harm your body, all stemming from a deep-seated self-loathing. I felt isolated, bewildered, and powerless.
Recovery from such disorders is a lengthy and arduous journey, with triggers lurking around every corner. It could be a headline in a magazine or a weight loss challenge that reignites those feelings. This struggle can last a lifetime.
Now, as a mother of a teenage daughter, I watch her absorb everything from social media and television. These influences can have a monumental impact on her self-image. Thus, when a public figure like Kim Kardashian expresses gratitude for being told she looks “anorexic,” joking about surviving on “celery and oxygen,” it raises huge concerns. This is a significant issue.
Kim should recognize the weight of her words. She has a vast platform and serves as a role model for countless young individuals. She understands the societal pressures regarding appearance and the potential consequences of glorifying an eating disorder. Yet, she chose to treat being called anorexic—a serious condition that affects many lives—as a compliment.
The reaction on social media was immediate and intense. First, glorifying extreme thinness is damaging. More importantly, there are countless positive affirmations Kim could have shared instead. She could have said, “I feel great at any size,” or “Let’s not equate looking undernourished to beauty.”
Her enthusiastic responses to such comments inadvertently endorse a serious and dangerous disorder. It’s ignorant and serves as a trigger for many who are still grappling with these issues. Kim knows the power of her influence; some can ignore her, but many look up to her as a standard. A single careless remark can deeply affect someone already struggling with self-esteem.
How many young women watched her gleefully accept a comment about her weight and thought that eating less was the solution? My guess is quite a few. Every woman deserves recognition for their achievements, whether it’s becoming a mother, finding a new fitness routine, or making strides in personal growth. However, no one should be celebrated for being told they look malnourished.
We need influential figures to champion body positivity and health, rather than simply promoting thinness. Our children, including Kim’s, are observing these messages.
So, Kim, it’s time to step up your game. We all need to strive for better.
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In summary, Kim Kardashian’s comments about looking anorexic are concerning as they promote unhealthy body standards and can negatively impact impressionable young audiences. It’s essential for influential figures to advocate for health and body positivity instead of glorifying harmful ideals.