As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed one Sunday afternoon, I came across a post that was about a woman's recent weight loss. At first glance, I was very happy for the lady, considering I have never really met her, and decided to comment a positive response to her recent accomplishment. Looking through the rest of the comments, however, I seemed to notice a devastating trend.

Not only were people telling her that she looked better before she lost the weight, they were also saying how she needed to lose more. The bipolar words really got to me, and I was not the one who posted the image. I could only imagine how the woman felt. She probably worked her butt off to get her results, and for others to tell her that even after all of her hard work it still was not good enough, really gave me an uneasy feeling in my stomach.

Another reason as to why I got so mad over these comments was the fact that the majority of the people writing these hurtful words were women. Seeing the post and looking at the negative backlash that it received made realize that this happens everywhere, not just on Instagram. Women's confidence levels are reduced everyday due to negative comments thrown at them through various social media outlets. In a day and age where women are told to be liberated and confident in themselves, actually feeling that way is easier said than done. Social media is where we should be inspired by others and to post what makes us happy, not to be made fun of or brought down by.

Also, as a woman, I find that we should try and uplift each other, and not judge based on other peoples different experiences. I know we all have our own opinions on certain things, but sometimes those words can really damage someones perception on themselves. What I feel should be worked on through social media is the approach to commenting on others post. Instead of bashing others, make a positive or uplifting comment that will make their day rather than hinder it. Social media is a huge part of our world today, so please think before you comment.