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Own Your Flaws | How Body Shaming and Criticism in Early Years Taught Me to Love Myself
I remember when I was around five years old, people would often say to my mom, “She is extremely skinny.”. Most Indians in my surroundings have normalised body shaming for decades, and reacting to their comments has been considered rude. One is expected to embrace this toxicity, else be prepared to being cornered.

Ankita Purohit
Aug 315 min read
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