NAME: Monique C.

Gadin

SUBJECT: HIS 007

“A LETTER TO MY FRIEND WHO’S NOW SUFFERING FROM DISCRIMINATION, STRESS AND

DEPRESSION”

Dear Friends,

I grew up being a fat girl. I always wish I was like any other girl who
has a fair skin, skinny body and a pretty face. I was on the 7 th grade then, when
someone body shamed me for being fat. I was so upset and I looked down to
myself. I hated me for being a good eater. Back then I never ate a normal meal
again because I was so embarrassed of how I look. I am so ashamed of what
people talks about me. I blamed myself for being not enough to reach everyone’s
beauty standard. I lost weights, a lot of weights. Since that day I worked out really
hard to achieve my body goal. And then it happened! I Became skinny, I took care
of myself and give everything that is good to be, who I want to be. I know how it
feels to be embarrassed in front of many, I feel how painful it is to be
discriminated because of your size. I know how it feels because I’ve been there,
I’ve done that. The insecurities I felt ate me and motivated me to become a better
version of myself. Now what I want you to know is that you are beautiful. No
matter how big your waistline is, no matter what color you are in, you are
beautiful creation and I love you. Use all the pain as motivation to uplift yourself
into what you want to be. I’m always here to support you, no matter what
happens. Cheer up! Do not let depression eat you. There is a lot of beautiful
things you can do with me. Life is so beautiful as you are. Keep fighting, my friend.

Your friend,

Monique