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I just got called a whale

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Millionaireinthemaking · 12/07/2021 11:48

For context
I gave birth 6 months ago. Had 2 children in the space of 18 months. I’m 11st 5ft4 size 14...
is this really society’s version of being a “whale” now days? I’ve been trying my best to loose weight but this has really hurt me. Why do people have to be so evil

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dementedpixie · 12/07/2021 11:49

Who said it?

SummerHouse · 12/07/2021 11:51

Who called you this? They are an utter twat. Do not give it any headspace. Distance yourself from this imbecile.

You are a beautiful mother of two. Don't let anyone make you feel differently. Flowers

MarshmallowsOnToast · 12/07/2021 11:51

Evil nasty people will say anything to try & hurt others including stuff that isn't even true!

Sorry you've encountered this idiot but based on what you've posted you are far from a whale!

Millionaireinthemaking · 12/07/2021 11:51

Very very close friend!

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Whaddat · 12/07/2021 11:52

Wtaf. Some people are so rude! Regardless of whether you have given birth, regardless of your body shape, this is completely unacceptable. Who said this to you? If a stranger ignore them, if a friend you need new friends.

Congratulations on your baby and ignore this nasty comment.

WhereDidIGoNext · 12/07/2021 11:52

I know it’s not easy but try and ignore it, that person was just being a nob and it’s them, not you, that’s the problem

MarshmallowsOnToast · 12/07/2021 11:52

@Millionaireinthemaking

Very very close friend!
Wtf!!! In those exact words?
Thatswhatmamasaid · 12/07/2021 11:52

That person isn't your friend OP. Ignore, ignore, ignore.

WhereDidIGoNext · 12/07/2021 11:52

@Millionaireinthemaking

Very very close friend!
What?? Why would they say that? What did you say in reply?
Millionaireinthemaking · 12/07/2021 11:53

You’ve just made me well up! Flowers

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Doyouforseeproblems · 12/07/2021 11:53

Really? Omg

SummerHouse · 12/07/2021 11:53

Jeez could you give the context? I just can't imagine a conversation where a "friend" drops this in without knowing they are probably ending the friendship forever.

Millionaireinthemaking · 12/07/2021 11:53

We was waiting to leave...
They said “get up you whale” and it was not said in a jokey way either!

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VettiyaIruken · 12/07/2021 11:53

Close friend? With friends like that, eh?

What did they say exactly?

WhereDidIGoNext · 12/07/2021 11:54

@Millionaireinthemaking

We was waiting to leave... They said “get up you whale” and it was not said in a jokey way either!
Oh op, that person is not a good friend to you
Hoppinggreen · 12/07/2021 11:54

@Millionaireinthemaking

Very very close friend!
No, they arent
EmmalineC · 12/07/2021 11:54

Your friend needs to fuck right off. Two children in 18 months takes a toll on the body, and besides that, 11st at 5ft 4 is hardly morbidly obese. Was she trying to be funny?

VettiyaIruken · 12/07/2021 11:54

X post.
Tell them to fuck off.

VettiyaIruken · 12/07/2021 11:55

When you say very very close friend, do you actually mean friend or is this a partner/father of your child?

TwoMountains · 12/07/2021 11:57

Ouch.

Firstly, no, you’re very far from being a whale.
And secondly, your friend was being deliberately unkind. They’re the one with the problem, not you.

Millionaireinthemaking · 12/07/2021 11:58

I did say “a whale?” Then they ignored me! I left without them! I’m glad I’m not overreacting! At one point I thought maybe I should go back!

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Changemaname1 · 12/07/2021 11:59

Wow what a great friend ! I’d ditch the nasty twat tbh !

You sound fine as you are op sorry you are upset

MolyHolyGuacamole · 12/07/2021 12:02

Doesn't matter what size you are, no one has a right to call you a whale. Bin friend.

WhereDidIGoNext · 12/07/2021 12:02

I’m glad you left them op! They need to explain and apologise but I can’t imagine what the explanation could be

Katefoster · 12/07/2021 12:03

Omg this would be the end of the friendship for me. What a bitch!!!