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When body shaming masquerades as concern

My college roommate keeps making jokes about my weight and calling it 'tough love' but I think she just likes having someone to feel superior to.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cruelty disguised as care exploits the target's desire for acceptance and improvement.

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