In today’s society we constantly hear the term “fat shaming”, but no one ever really talks about how skinny people are also shamed. Naturally, I am a pretty thin person. I always hear the comments "Do you even eat? Or “You need to eat more meat.” I feel that those comments are ignorant. I have struggled with being skinny my whole life. I try to eat more, but I can never seem to gain weight. I don’t think how much you weigh, or how you look, is anyone’s business. People need to keep the comments to themselves.

I saw a post once that said “Men don’t want skin and bones, they want curves.” This post really hit a nerve for me. I have a boyfriend who loves me, and my body size has nothing to do with it. That’s not what love is about. Love isn’t about if you have curves or not, it’s about loving that person unconditionally.

Many people believe that just because I’m small, that their rude comments and jokes won’t hurt me. But they do. It makes me look in the mirror and wonder; Why do I have this body? why can’t I gain any weight? Why do people feel the need to point out that I’m small? Sometimes It makes me wish I was in a different body.

This is a message to everyone out there, big or small. You are beautiful no matter what anyone says. Don't let people shame you because of your size. Size doesn't matter. Next time you think about pointing out someone's insecurities, think about how you would feel if the roles were reversed. Big or small, thick or thin, we're all fighting to be the best versions of ourselves. I am skinny, and that's okay with me. I've learned to love myself for the size that I am.