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CrazyEyeJoe  ·  2980 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Sweetie, As You Get Older, Your Body Becomes More Shameful

Hilarious! This line in particular struck me:

    You’re not a little girl anymore—you’re turning into a full-grown collection of body parts that can be openly criticized or complimented by anyone at any time, irrespective of your wishes or desires

I once dressed as a woman for halloween, and even that was enough for strangers to start commenting on my body. What's up with that?





goo  ·  2980 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I don't mean to be rude or depressing, but it's not so hilarious when it's your life.

I'm sure anyone of either gender who has struggled with self-esteem issues gets it, and it's particularly poignant when other people remind you.

CrazyEyeJoe  ·  2980 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I meant it as "funny because it's true".

coffeesp00ns  ·  2979 days ago  ·  link  ·  

we must laugh, because if we do not laugh, we will cry