AITAH for telling a plus size woman that I love being ‘skinny’?
Every year, the weight of unwelcome words shadows what should be a joyful reunion.
Though the bond with her childhood friend remains, the once-familiar warmth has been replaced by Amanda's relentless, cu***ng remarks that chip away at her confidence, turning celebration into silent suffering.
Yet, in the face of these painful moments, a glimmer of resilience emerges. With her mother’s simple but powerful advice, she finds a way to reclaim her strength, transforming hurtful comments into opportunities for grace and self-a*surance.
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The original poster (OP) faced persistent, hurtful comments about their weight from a friend's acquaintance, leading to significant anxiety about attending social events.
Following advice to reframe the comments as compliments, the OP responded positively to a direct comment about being skinny, which unexpectedly resulted in physical a*sault and subsequent social backlash from others present.
Given that Amanda initiated a pattern of body shaming, was the OP justified in using the suggested defense mechanism, or did the known context of Amanda's weight make the OP's response an unacceptable provocation warranting the extreme reaction?
Where does the line between self-defense against verbal h***ssment and social insensitivity lie in this situation?
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