Ending Weight-Based Bullying: Encouraging Health Without the Weight Talk
Bullying, Weight StigmaBullying is a harsh form of judgment. It’s painful. And the scars, whether emotional or physical, can last for years to come. Weight-based and any other form of bullying leaves the victim feeling insecure, excluded, and unsafe. Children…
Overcoming ED, My Biggest Bully
Bullying, Men, RecoveryFor all of my childhood, I was considered "overweight." Whether it was my food choices or just genetics I'm not sure, but I was okay with it. I was a happy kid and I enjoyed life and everything it had to offer. As I started to get older, people…
Respect My Disabled Body
BIPOC, Body Image, Bullying, Special TopicsDuring my teenage years, I was very confrontational. I was also very angry and embarrassed to be in my body. This anger and shame, encouraged me to yell at and hate the strangers I caught staring at me in public places. The staring happens…
This No Name-Calling Week, Take a Stand Against Bullying
Bullying, LGBTQIA+This week marks GLSEN’s No Name-Calling Week, a week organized by educators and students to put a stop to name-calling and bullying in schools. Being teased or bullied about weight is emerging as a risk factor in many eating disorders. Additionally,…
Happy Unity Day! Let’s Stand Up to Bullying, Together
Bullying, LGBTQIA+Today marks PACER’s 2017 Unity Day! Now is a time to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and pledge to create a world without bullying. When we stand together, no one stands alone!Below, three of our writers shared their experiences…
Happy Spirit Day! Here Are 7 Ways to Take a Stand Against Bullying
Bullying, LGBTQIA+Eating disorders disproportionately affect members of the LGBTQ+ community and bullying can serve as one factor in the development of an eating disorder. As a whole, LGBTQ+ young people are more likely to experience bullying at school, sexual…
Bullying, Disability, and Eating Disorders
Bullying, Special TopicsI was born 3 months pre-mature, weighing 1 pound, 9 ounces. As a result of being born pre-maturely, I have mild cerebral palsy that affects how I walk. Growing up with a physical disability was very difficult; every day at school I was verbally…