To all those who have given me a reason to be insecure:
Thank you. Thank you for being the person that didn't believe in herself. Thank you for helping me realize what an awful human being you are. I actually am the person that is feeling sorry for you.
Did you know that you crushed me when you told me that I wasn't "pretty," or up to your "standards?" I didn't let it show because I know I'm above all of that nonsense. I didn't listen to your critique or your comments because it was a waste of my time. I didn't have to listen to what you were saying under your breath, but I heard those nasty words. If you would hate someone for saying those things to you, why do you say them to me? You're the reason why I wasn't comfortable in my own skin for years, and I had to live with those words replaying in my head.
I have come a long way in my life with everything that has made me upset. I can remember those people who have insulted me because of what they said to me. During a lifetime, someone will overcome their issues and obstacles. Overcoming obstacles and challenges is a part of life and how people become stronger. As someone who isn't always insecure, we all have our days. It's sometimes not the most fair from people to hear their opinions because they shouldn't matter.
I have no reason to be insecure because I know I'm worth so much more than the person who has brought down my confidence. It's a lifetime battle of feeling OK in your skin--and I know I have found that. Without those remarks, I wouldn't have found myself or been comfortable enough. In life, you're not the first person who will be that rude to me and without your comments, I know how to respond back to someone who will act like that to me the next.
As a society, we have always run into problems with others for the ideal body type. What I don't understand is why there is an ideal "body type." Every body is different and that's why we should be praising each other. This world would be very boring if everyone looked the same. I don't understand why someone would want that--I would hate it.
If someone comments on the way I look, why are you pointing me out? I'm not the issue--this is how we were all made. You're the problem for being ignorant enough about this issue that people run into everyday. It's people like you that will cause our future young people of this world to not feel pretty enough in their own skin.
I hope other people find their happiness if they can relate to weight comments. And I doubt your nickname is Beyoncé.
Sincerely,
A happy, beautiful college junior
