I'm taking a break from my Leaving Cert study to do a quick post on something I spotted on Twitter a few nights ago that really and truly upset me.
Some of you may have seen it. Some of you may have not. What I am referring to is the unsettling body-shaming of actress/singer Selena Gomez.
Following recent pictures of Gomez in a bikini emerging on the internet, certain individuals began criticizing the twenty-two year old for her apparent 'weight-gain'. Some people even went as far as to refer to Gomez as being 'disgusting'. I was overwhelmed with a sense of frustration at some of the cruel jibes being made, implying that she was 'fat'.
Personally, I think that Selena Gomez looks gorgeous regardless of what size or weight she may be. Furthermore, the aftermath of this kind of 'trolling' may result in a damaging effect on the self-esteem of not only Gomez, but on her following of young women and men around the world!
I can't comprehend why people think it is remotely okay to 'body-shame' another human being, whether it is suggesting they are 'fat', or 'anorexic', or anything in between. It is bullying! IT IS WRONG! It needs to STOP!
These childish attacks on the internet, or in person, can affect a person in more ways than you may know. As my mother always says: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!".
I was pleased to see that Gomez didn't let the media circus prevent her from enjoying her vacation, as she later posted this fabulous image to Instagram with the caption: "I love being happy with me yall #theresmoretolove "
Remember guys: Don't let anyone tell you: how you should look; how you should feel; what you should wear; who you should love; what you should do. Just be yourself! Once YOU are happy, that's all that truly matters!
Goodnight guys!
xxx
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