AITA for kicking a girl out of our body acceptance support group ?
In the quiet sanctuary of a community center after hours, a group gathers each Sat**day, bound by invisible scars and shared struggles.
They come not for fleeting boosts of self-esteem, but for the raw, unfiltered acceptance of bod*es marked by deformities, amputations, and disfigurements—a space where pain is understood without judgment, and strength is forged in vulnerability.
Into this circle of resilience steps Ashley, a girl whose wounds are not visible to the eye, yet whose words echo with a deep-seated disgust for her own body.
Her presence challenges the very definition of the group, blurring the lines between seen and unseen battles, and revealing the complex, often hidden nature of suffering within the human spirit.
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The original poster (OP) felt conflicted because the group's es**blished purpose—supporting individuals with visible or known physical deformities—was being challenged by a new member, Ashley, who refused to disclose her specific issue.
The OP acted to enforce the group's boundary, leading to a confrontation, while the co-runner argued that excluding anyone struggling with body image issues was an unfair judgment.
Was the OP justified in removing a member who refused to adhere to the stated criteria of a specialized support group, or did this action v***ate the core principle of offering unconditional support to anyone grieving or dealing with trauma related to their body?
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