Story # 8564721 in fat shaming. [View all]
I have a minor acquaintance that comes to the community center and found out I can make Bengals cookies. I dropped them off and just as I got to the lady's house her daughter came to pick her up.
In under 5 min I counted 9 snotty comments about the daughter's weight. She looks to be in her 50s/60s and I'm guessing in the 300 pound range. Daughter did not even flinch. I'd guess she's used to it. As I was leaving I heard behind me
Daughter "Yeah, I got it cut this morning. I don't like it."
Mom "Well the hair is fine, it's your fat face that's the problem."
Involuntarily I turned around and the pain on that daughters face was so heart breaking - back turned to her mother. She saw the look on my face and maybe it helped. I doubt it.
I don't care if kids are 6 months or 60 years. A hateful parent can still cause pain.
Later I'll probably talk to the Mom. I doubt it will make any difference but I'm a firm believer of see something say something.
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