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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Even worse I think is that the reason many won't even try in the first place is that they're scared of being laughed at... And people try to reassure them, saying "No no, no one will laugh at you, you're there for the right reasons!"... But the sad truth is, there are plenty of people out there like this woman who ARE laughing.

Weight issues are so complicated and sensitive, too, a very difficult cycle for people to get out of. They're caused by self-esteem issues but at the same time are the cause OF self-esteem issues.

Yeah it's a vicious circle and something like what that girl did could have absolutely devastating effects on that woman, really devastating. I mean, even if you were in decent shape someone posting a naked photo of you online could push a person over the edge.

Taking a positive from it though, atleast, as far as I know pretty much everyone who responded to her snapchat post was horrified at what she'd done, she didn't get the reaction she was looking for, which is a bit of a plus for us humans i think