Mean comments about your body hurt deeply because puberty already makes you self-conscious. First, know this: comments about your body are never okay, whether they come from peers, acquaintances, or even family members. Your body is your business, and you deserve respect.
Good to know
If someone makes a mean comment about your body, you can say firmly, ‘That’s not okay. Don’t comment on my body.’ You don’t owe them an explanation. Tell a trusted adult, especially if comments are repeated. Remember that people who comment meanly on others’ bodies are often struggling with their own insecurities.
What can help:
What to know
- Set a clear boundary: ‘Don’t comment on my body’
- Tell trusted adults about repeated body comments
- Surround yourself with people who respect you
- Remember your worth isn’t determined by appearance
- Practice self-compassion and positive self-talk
Your body is amazing and deserves kindness – from others and from you. Comments say everything about the speaker’s character and nothing about your worth.
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