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Mom Shames Plus-Size Woman For Wearing “Revealing” Clothes At The Park, She Wonders Whether She Was In The Wrong Here
No one should ever feel pressured to feel insecure and even ashamed of how they look. Sadly, the reality is often different.
Body shaming comes in all forms, whether it’s weight bias at work, a nasty critique made on social media, an article documenting celebrity weight gain, or an inappropriate comment coming from members of the public. This is a form of bullying, so why does it still find a place in our society?
This story comes from a woman nicknamed Good_Practice_8441 who shared her story on AITA, telling how she and her two friends took up exercise trying to lose weight. One day, while exercising in the park, the author said a woman approached them saying “This is a family park, as you can see.”
Turns out the entitled lady didn’t particularly like the author and friends exercising in biker shorts and a sports bra. Or rather, she didn’t like what she saw. “Okay, so if you know, why are you dressed like that?” the lady demanded with attitude and added that the author “was jiggling all over the place.”
Now that you have probably raised your eyebrow already, scroll down to see how this uncomfortable-to-read incident ended, and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments.
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Image credits: Polina Tankilevitch (not the actual photo)
In recent years, body shaming has become an increasingly prevalent issue in society. Body shaming is the act of mocking or criticizing someone based on their physical appearance and it’s considered a form of bullying. This can be done in person, or through social media and other forms of communication.
A new survey revealed a whopping 60 per cent of adults have been body shamed because of their weight, hair and even the size of their feet. Meanwhile, another survey showed that over half (52 percent) people with obesity are “fat shamed” all or most of the time and 34 percent say that they, themselves, or someone they know have experienced it firsthand. Among those with obesity, that number rises to 43 percent of respondents.
It’s important to realize that body and weight shaming can have a serious impact on a person’s mental health and self-esteem. It can lead to anxiety, depression, social isolation, and other mental health disorders. In extreme cases, it can even lead to eating disorders and self-harm.
Despite the negative effects of body shaming, it continues to be a problem in our society. It’s important to be aware of the issue, and to stand up against it when you see it happening.
People expressed their overwhelming support for the author in the comments
What do you think ?
Ellie McGrath 3 years ago
And people wonder why overweight people have problems loosing weight via exercise when they get treated like this lady was treated. She’s doing the healthy thing for herself and exercising with her friends to loose weight and she’s the only one to get harassed and threatened with the police. Mind your own business and keep your comments about other peoples bodies to yourself
Bunzilla 3 years ago
I seriously doubt the kids either noticed or cared. This 'think about the children!' malarkey is just an excuse.
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- 3 years ago
So does this woman actually want children to follow her example and insult women doing exercises? And call the cops on them?? "9-1-1. What's your emergency? [...] Okay, try not to panic. We'll pull some cops from the hostage situation downtown and send them right over with housecoats and long skirts."
Lesley Christie 3 years ago
I've been to a few gyms where people stare at you and I feel like yelling "what do you expect me to do about it if I get shamed when I come to the gym?" Luckily I've found a nice one now, where people a friendly.
Popcorn_Gremlin 3 years ago
I've been sniggered at, full blown laughed at, ignored by staff and stink eyed at gyms and running outside alike and when i tell people about it they straight up don't believe me. Luckily, i'm now 37 and f***s to give are dwindling :) Hang in there Lesley.
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Lousha 3 years ago
I can understand that for some people seeing an overweight body not covered very well can be uncomfortable. To me it's very uncomfortable to see ANY body scarcely clad in public. Not like I want to feel this way but I do. And as the OP pointed it out, it's a ME problem. I won't ask a lady wearing what makes for comfy to cover up, how crazy would that be?! In this case it would've been a great opportunity for mommy of the year to point the ladies out to her kids and have a chat with them about how great it is that people who realise they've gotten a bit unhealthy are getting out and do the work to get back into a healthy body. Or IF the kids even noticed them and made any negative comments she could've told them how unkind that is and reminded them that others could always find something to mock about them, and they would feel bad if they were mocked. Instead, she goes and shows the worst example.
Random Anon 3 years ago
NTA. I'm going to be blunt. If there isn't a problem with a size 2 wearing those outfit then a size 12 shouldn't either. That lady can go shovel bovine excrement.
Cheryl Stahl 3 years ago
You ladies are doing a great thing, getting exercise! Your putting forth positivity and Ms.Buzzkill needs to stay out of your space and quit tainting it with her negativity. Next time your out and she struts over, light up some sage and wave it around. Tell her she needs purifying.
lone dragon 3 years ago
LOL Love this! (Note to self: Start carrying sage.)
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Mr.Kris 3 years ago
It sounds like it's more about her (the rude lady) than these two ladies out there actually doing what someone like me is procrastinating on doing, lol. It's a shame you can't go anywhere these days without some big mouth feeling the need to share their personal thoughts on how complete strangers should conduct their lives!
Terry Butler 3 years ago
Like, your opinion of me is none of my business. 👍
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Ellie McGrath 3 years ago
And people wonder why overweight people have problems loosing weight via exercise when they get treated like this lady was treated. She’s doing the healthy thing for herself and exercising with her friends to loose weight and she’s the only one to get harassed and threatened with the police. Mind your own business and keep your comments about other peoples bodies to yourself
Bunzilla 3 years ago
I seriously doubt the kids either noticed or cared. This 'think about the children!' malarkey is just an excuse.
Load More Replies... - 3 years ago
So does this woman actually want children to follow her example and insult women doing exercises? And call the cops on them?? "9-1-1. What's your emergency? [...] Okay, try not to panic. We'll pull some cops from the hostage situation downtown and send them right over with housecoats and long skirts."
Lesley Christie 3 years ago
I've been to a few gyms where people stare at you and I feel like yelling "what do you expect me to do about it if I get shamed when I come to the gym?" Luckily I've found a nice one now, where people a friendly.
Popcorn_Gremlin 3 years ago
I've been sniggered at, full blown laughed at, ignored by staff and stink eyed at gyms and running outside alike and when i tell people about it they straight up don't believe me. Luckily, i'm now 37 and f***s to give are dwindling :) Hang in there Lesley.
Load More Replies... Lousha 3 years ago
I can understand that for some people seeing an overweight body not covered very well can be uncomfortable. To me it's very uncomfortable to see ANY body scarcely clad in public. Not like I want to feel this way but I do. And as the OP pointed it out, it's a ME problem. I won't ask a lady wearing what makes for comfy to cover up, how crazy would that be?! In this case it would've been a great opportunity for mommy of the year to point the ladies out to her kids and have a chat with them about how great it is that people who realise they've gotten a bit unhealthy are getting out and do the work to get back into a healthy body. Or IF the kids even noticed them and made any negative comments she could've told them how unkind that is and reminded them that others could always find something to mock about them, and they would feel bad if they were mocked. Instead, she goes and shows the worst example.
Random Anon 3 years ago
NTA. I'm going to be blunt. If there isn't a problem with a size 2 wearing those outfit then a size 12 shouldn't either. That lady can go shovel bovine excrement.
Cheryl Stahl 3 years ago
You ladies are doing a great thing, getting exercise! Your putting forth positivity and Ms.Buzzkill needs to stay out of your space and quit tainting it with her negativity. Next time your out and she struts over, light up some sage and wave it around. Tell her she needs purifying.
lone dragon 3 years ago
LOL Love this! (Note to self: Start carrying sage.)
Load More Replies... Mr.Kris 3 years ago
It sounds like it's more about her (the rude lady) than these two ladies out there actually doing what someone like me is procrastinating on doing, lol. It's a shame you can't go anywhere these days without some big mouth feeling the need to share their personal thoughts on how complete strangers should conduct their lives!
Terry Butler 3 years ago
Like, your opinion of me is none of my business. 👍
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