IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2021: A LETTER TO TEENAGERS|| POWERED UP 15 STEEMS TODAY || 10% PAYOUT TO @STEEMKIDSS

Dear teenagers,

A LETTER ADDRESSING BODY SHAMING
Adolescence is the most sensitive phrase for every human being. This is as a result of the rapid changes that occur due to puberty. It is common to see girls gain more weight or get curvy and others do not. On the other hand, boys keep growing taller while some do not seem to grow at all. At this stage, more people begin to comment on the child's physical appearance. This comments could sometimes be unpleasants thereby making the child more self-conscious or redrawn.

Most children have been victims of bodyshaming at a point in their lives. The effect of these little comments passed can be disastrous as most children tend to grow with this negative thought.

While this can not be totally avoided, there are some basic facts every child or adolescent that is being bodyshamed should be aware of.

1. The human body changes based on one's diet, lifestyle, health condition, gene or environment.
2. What matters is not about how chubby or slim you are. The most important thing is how happy you are.
3. Invest more time in eating well, drinking enough water to avoid being dehydrated and exercising just to keep fit.
4. How beautiful or handsome you are depends on how healthy your skin is. A glowing skin can be attained if you pay attention to number 3.
5. Once again, you are beautiful and handsome. Don't let anyone make you feel lesser.
6. Rock the clothes that are for your body size and shape. This will help you flaunt your beauty in your own way.

Never ever make someone make you feel as if your body is imperfect. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
I love you all.

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