I was in the store and there were two other women. They were whispering to each other and looking at me. I could hear a couple words and they were making fun of my hair and the way I dress. People just don't accept me. It's hard to feel so different.
It seemed a little contrived.
I think it is okay.
Hello! How are you doing today? Is there anything you'd like to talk to me about?
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Hello. I'm ok. How are you?
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I am fine .. I am here to listen to your problems.
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Thank you. I am having problems with people making fun of my appearance. Why are people so mean?
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I do not know - there are a lot of nasty people out there. Have you tried confronting people who are bullying you and asking them why?
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Well, with covid, it's even harder to go talk to people. So, I don't think that's a good idea. I don't have a lot of money, so I can't buy fancy clothes. I don't think I can fix it.
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You do not have to buy fancy clothes for the sake of other people! Maybe you could get some counselling to work on your self esteem though?
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I see a counselor regularly. The sessions are virtual. I do wish there were some ways to figure out how to make the clothes I have look better or match better, be more organized with my wardrobe. I have a lot of problems with too many clothes that don't look good on me.
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Have you tried shopping in second hand stores? You can often get some nice stuff there for cheap. But really I think that the problem is your self esteem, not what you are wearing.
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Yes! I love second hand stores! So I should not care so much what they say about me?
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Right! To be honest I suspect that it's far more their problem than it is yours.
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I agree. Those women were not even in shape. They had makeup, hair done, etc., but they were not nice women. Maybe they are just taking their problems and insecurities out on me.
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Yes I think that they were. I have had issues like this myself in the past and I know how much it hurts and how hard it is to overcome it.
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Yes. It does hurt. I want to get better at picking clothes that make me happy. A lot of my clothes are baggy. Maybe I could learn to sew and alter them.
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I went through a phase of wearing only baggy clothes because I thought i was overweight. Looking back I was not but I thought I was. Anyway I hope I have been able to make you feel a little better! All the best for the future.
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I have had that same exact problem! When I wear clothes that fit nicely, I do get complements. I think I will go through my wardrobe and find the best clothes I have and wear those. Yes. It has been nice to talk to someone who has been through some of the same things.
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That sounds like a great suggestion - good luck with it :)
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Thank you. I hope you have a nice evening too!
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:) Can you press quit first? I am not able to :(
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Ok. lol. Thanks! Bye!
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