09/25/2023
Assumptions
Lately, there have been quite a few people messaging me who have made assumptions based solely on my physical appearance (mainly my weight).
I had one such message over the weekend. I responded back politely and informed this person that my weight is the result of a number of medical issues and not something I can control.
They responded back and said "But it's your body. You're in control of it." Oh, how I wish this was true!
I hope this person never has to experience what it feels like when your body betrays you and you truly lose control of it because it's a horrible experience.
What's even worse is that this person claimed they had medical training. Clearly a flat out lie. One of the major reasons that my ideal clients are disabled and/or neurodivergent women is because I feel we get so many assumptions made about us and get unfairly judged frequently.
What assumptions or unfounded judgments have people made about you? How did it make you feel? What would you like those people to know?