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Behind the Aegis

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3. Body shaming has become a pastime for some.

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Wed Jul 5, 2023, 02:55 PM

Jul 2023

All types can be victimized by it, and while most bigotry and discrimination are against those who are (or seem to be) overweight, those who are thin also get a fair share of body shaming. It also affects men, women, and children. When other factors are included, like race and sexual orientation, it can even be more insidious and damning.

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I Was Shamed for Being Overweight. Now I'm Being Shamed for Taking Ozempic [View all] Coventina Jul 2023 OP

It really is a form of bigotry. NutmegYankee Jul 2023 #1

And we should be able to do like everyone else does; Bettie Jul 2023 #2

This. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2023 #4

Amen! MLAA Jul 2023 #6

Body shaming has become a pastime for some. Behind the Aegis Jul 2023 #3

I'm deeply troubled by how much weight loss surgery is pushed. nolabear Jul 2023 #5

May you get to wherever you want to be healthfully and happily MLAA Jul 2023 #7

Thanks! Mine is a desire to stay mobile. nolabear Jul 2023 #8

I know someone that had it Deep State Witch Jul 2023 #18

I marvel at how effective Ozempic is Casady1 Jul 2023 #9

This statement is really ignorant. Jirel Jul 2023 #15

25 pounds Casady1 Jul 2023 #17

What burns me up are men that use TRT that don't actually need it. JanMichael Jul 2023 #10

Yeah, needs to be a pill for me too. GPV Jul 2023 #11

I'm not shaming him for Ozempic use. maxsolomon Jul 2023 #12

It's a lot of horses**t. Jirel Jul 2023 #13

I am a type II diabetic and I am on Trulicity which is a weaker cousin of Ozempic LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2023 #14

I was shamed for fasting vercetti2021 Jul 2023 #16

The only time I have a problem with people using Ozempic ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #19