Weight-based bullying can leave deep scars, affecting self-esteem and social interactions.
Imagine being so affected by this that your only hope lies in a weekly injection.
A young girl faced years of victimization due to her weight, impacting her social growth and self-image.
She was shy, withdrawn, and hesitant to take social risks.
Three things you'll learn from this story:
- The profound impact of weight-based bullying on emotional well-being.
- The importance of specialized support in overcoming self-esteem issues.
- The willingness for change when hope is found in unexpected places.
Did you know that bullying victims are more than twice as likely to suffer from low self-esteem?
How can we better support individuals facing similar challenges in our communities?
Internal medicine-pediatric physician Chrissie Ott discusses her article "When the pediatrician is the parent: a personal reckoning with childhood obesity."
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