By now, you’ve probably seen this truly wonderful video, where Jennifer Livingston, a plus sized anchorperson, eviscerated a cyberbully who told her that she was a bad role model because of her weight. (If you haven’t seen it yet, click here to see the video.)
I don’t know about you, but I found her bravery really compelling.
I also thought that her reframing of internet trolling as bullying was really important.
Nowadays, it seems like nearly everyone has dealt with some form of cyberbullying, and it can really take its toll. Over the years, I’ve gotten hundreds of negative, hateful comments and emails from people who are so fatphobic that they feel compelled to try to silence me.
It can definitely take its toll, but I’ve developed some techniques that I’d like to share with you now.
In the video below, I elaborate on these 3 techniques. But in a nutshell they are (1) You’re Not Alone, (2) Ignore/Delete/Block, and (3) They Don’t Boo Nobodies. To see what I’m talking about, click the video below!
(By the way, this video is a part of the Better Than The Bullies Project. Check it out here and see how you can get involved!)
Have you had to deal with cyberbullying? I’d love to know how you handled it. Be sure to comment below!
Golda is a certified holistic health counselor and founder of Body Love Wellness, a program designed for plus-sized women who are fed up with dieting and want support to stop obsessing about food and weight. She is now enrolling for The Big Beautiful Goddess Academy. Click here for details!
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And just in case you want a little inspiration for your facebook wall or office wall:
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Is Trolling Really Just Bullying? (Plus 3 Tips For Dealing With Cyberbullying) — Body Love Wellness http://t.co/hzoC5iCL
“When dealing with internet bullies, remember, they don’t boo nobodies.” – @bodylovewellnes (via Reggie Jackson) http://t.co/xVNEx6ll
I was moved by so many of the contributions to Better Than The Bullies, and thought long and hard about contributing. But you know, I guess I’ve been lucky for the most part. Apart from the odd ignorant comment, I really haven’t had to put up with this stuff. All of my bullying has come from me. I guess even if they don’t get you directly, this anti-fat society seeps into your subconscious and does its evil work without you even noticing. Starting to notice has given me my life and my self-esteem back. Thanks for fighting the good fight.
“When dealing with internet bullies, remember, they don’t boo nobodies.” – @bodylovewellnes (via Reggie Jackson) http://t.co/vBCnwwCX
Thanks, Rachel! Yeah, it’s not alway easy following this path, but I think it’s really worth it. Best of luck with your practice!
This is awesome, thanks for being so honest. I’m a coach who recently changed my focus to also work with plus-sized women around body-image and self confidence. But I also know this new approach will open ME up to much more scrutiny because the message is so counter-culture to our world. I love your courage and keep it going!
yes, I shared the original video of this news anchorperson, this is the link to a blog post by the great Golda…. http://t.co/GApun8zp
Beautifully said and written – and I adore the graphic. Thanks for all the amazing work that you do!
~Ragen
Thanks, Ragen! And thanks for all the wonderful work you do!
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