Everyone, I had tears rolling down my face after watching this clip. Though, I may never meet this woman, I wish I could send her a very big THANK YOU! Her message to this bully and all the bullies out there is very powerful. I applaude her in taking this stand against this downright cruel person and his comments to her.
I did not realize, until I watched the clip, that October was National Anti-Bullying Month. What a great time to teach our children that bullying is mean and unacceptable. What a great time to teach our children that words DO hurt and that sadly, you can not take back those words once they are said.
I have been heavy pretty much all my life. I have heard the various things people have said about me from junior high, through high school, and even now when I am an adult. And though, it is not something I admit often, those words still play in my mind. You can ask Johnny how many times I have asked him he could he ever love someone that is overweight like me. And I honestly believe those words come from the scars I still carry around from the hurtful words I had to hear then and still hear whispered now.
Please don't think I am writing this to get sympathy for myself. That is not the case at all!!! I am writing this to first give this woman praise for standing up to this bully and second to hopeful draw attention to this horrible thing that happens all the time!
I can honestly say that at this point in my life, I am probably the happiest I have been in a very long time. I know my self-worth is not based on what I look like on the outside. And yes, I am know I need to still lose weight. However, I can finally look in a mirror and be happy with what I see even if I don't lose another pound. That has been a long, hard road and one that I still have not reached the end of to this day. However, I am better than I was a year ago!
So, please I am asking everyone - think about your words. Think about what you are saying before you speak or type. You never know the impact that you might have even 20+ years later.
Have a great day everyone!
