As a feminist

I am extremely offended when unsatisfactory comments about my weight are made.
Not because i'm sensitive about my body. On the contrary, I have no problems whatsoever with the way that i look. God made us all different and beautiful in our own ways, and i truly appreciate the piece of work that i am currently blessed with. Square or extra-round face, so be it.

The problem here is, im disappointed that you of all people, are one of those who has been brainwashed into thinking that skinny is the only type of perfection there is.

It is sad that the ideal female body of today is portrayed as anorexic looking. I hear girls of all ages weighing less than 50kg still complaining about their bodies. It is unhealthy, physiologically AND emotionally where one ends up NEVER being happy with what one already has. It is superficial and there is definitely more to a person and life in general than that.

So when you make such comments, it only goes to show that it is because of people like you around, that these girls are suffering. The pressure you're exerting on them from this ridiculous expectation. I am fortunate enough to be aware that such comments have absolutely no right to be made. These other girls though, suffer directly because they think that's what other people want too. And sadly, your comment just proved that they're right.

Your apology means little to me as i honestly don't believe that i need it. You do, however, owe it to these other girls. That you do not realize it, is where i take offense.

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