The article explores the paradox of being fat in a fatphobic society, where individuals experience visibility due to ridicule while simultaneously feeling invisible. The author recounts personal experiences of bullying and humiliation that began in adolescence, showing how such encounters can shape one's identity. Despite the constant public scrutiny, the author also highlights the social invisibility endured, as many choose not to acknowledge or engage with fat individuals. This invisibility reinforces existing societal biases, underscoring the need for a broader conversation about body positivity and representation.
The pervasive fatphobia I experience manifests in both overt bullying and insidious invisibility, as society often reduces me to my body size.
Invisibility is self-inflicted and socially enforced; many choose to ignore my presence, reinforcing a damaging narrative about worth.
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