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In reply to the discussion: Listen you fat assed bitch. [View all]KatK
(187 posts)I didn't know that so many other people hated the fat-shaming that happens here daily.
Fat-shaming is also hard on people who are *worried* about being fat.
"Worry" is a stand-in for various kinds of suffering such as sleeplessness, self-isolating, crying, feel worthless, and more.
For a person who sadly and falsely believes that being fat mean that you're incompetent, unattractive, a failure ... hearing fat-shaming can reinforce these terrible beliefs, ramp up the upset, and stimulate harmful coping behaviors.
I would really love it if people here who fat-shame would consider the pain it may stimulate, and make a big effort to not mock people for their weight or size or shape.
It's important to understand that hearing TFG (or anyone else) being fat-shamed can be really difficult for anyone with body image or weight issues.
I wish we could have a challenge here at DU. Like, No-Fat Shaming Mondays. Maybe if more people know how painful fat-shaming can be, they would stop.