I've seen this question a lot and I'm sure that on this website there are plenty of open minded and empathetic people, personal experience has just lead me to assume that. Anyway, for me, growing up as a person of color, overweight, and conventionally unattractive, I had experienced more ridicule than any child should ever have to endure. Never approached, always excluded, that was life for me. Constantly being overlooked and unappreciated by others because of the way you were born is such an absurdity that I've never been able to comprehend. I abhor the idea of people being evaluated on their appearance alone rather then their contribution to their community, ideals, ambition, or even personality. Experiencing discrimination at a young age created such a solidified foundation of empathy for me. A good heart is all it takes to be a great person.
I have a very similar background to you and I completely understand, so I would also say the same! To add, for me it also made me realize I have to love and live for myself because no one else could do it for me. 2 reply
I have a very similar background to you and I completely understand, so I would also say the same! To add, for me it also made me realize I have to love and live for myself because no one else could do it for me.
I can totally resonate with family playing a big part in how terribly i perceived myself! I'm sorry your loved ones failed to teach you that your appearance is you and its wonderful and beautifully unique.
Also want to add, maybe it seems obvious, but for someone who grew up with self hate so ingrained due to my culture’s own colorism; superficial beauty standards perpetuated by my family members too, and ideals for what a women should act and be like, my perception of self was very bad.
I can totally resonate with family playing a big part in how terribly i perceived myself! I'm sorry your loved ones failed to teach you that your appearance is you and its wonderful and beautifully unique.
Also want to add, maybe it seems obvious, but for someone who grew up with self hate so ingrained due to my culture’s own colorism; superficial beauty standards perpetuated by my family members too, and ideals for what a women should act and be like, my perception of self was very bad.