“When I was younger, I was fully aware that I was ‘bigger’ than other kids around me but it didn’t really occur to me that I was negatively seen for being fat until I entered elementary school. I would like to add that I am fortunate that I was never extremely bullied by my peers but little things have stuck with me, resulting in a detrimental effect on my self-confidence and making me increasingly self-conscious as a young girl.”
Read More“I’ve always believed that if I kept my head down, stayed out of trouble, got good grades, and was overall a “good” kid I would have no problem making it in this world. Good grades get you a good job which leads you to good pay, and comfortable life, but it seems to only be for “Whites-only”. I have always felt overlooked because of my skin and being a Woman of Colour doesn’t help my situation. In fact, it seems to have worsened the treatment I’ve experienced lately.”
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