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Breaking out of the weighing scale
A journey of healing from the mental trauma of bullying
Trigger Warning: This post discusses sensitive topics, including bullying, depression, eating disorders, surgery, and mental health. Please proceed with caution if these subjects may be triggering for you. Your well-being is important.
This post is unedited as I didn’t find it reasonable toe dit something that’s coming straight from my heart.
I used to be a confident, bright and happy little girl with no insecurities. I loved every new experience and lived in the present.
I enjoyed the small little feats of myself and loved myself not in a selfish manner but with a love that extended to everyone around me to my loved ones as well.
It all changed as I grew up and started going for various lessons.
What I didn’t know was that I was about to face severe bullying and lose myself and my self-confidence in the process.
On the first day itself, I was subjected to various body-shaming slangs and name-calling by the classmates. I was a new student ,fearful but optimistic. This optimistic outlook was scarred on the very first day itself.
I was shocked because never in my life did I feel insecure in my own self. I never felt…
