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Bride Sobs After “Degrading” Pictures Get Shown At Wedding, Walks Out After Mom’s Speech
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Bride Sobs After “Degrading” Pictures Get Shown At Wedding, Walks Out After Mom’s Speech

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One’s wedding day is supposed to be one of the happiest days for the bride and groom. Whether they are having a big party with family and friends or an intimate ceremony just for themselves, celebrating their love should be joyful.

However, sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Hiccups happen and unpleasant situations arise, making the dream day a little less dreamy. Whether it’s a rogue bridesmaid or an unexpected visit from a ex, things might not go according to plan in many different ways.

The wedding story below was shared on the Reddit community True Off My Chest where people share personal experiences they need to vent about. In it, the bride lamented over the humiliation she experienced during her wedding. The people responsible for the humiliation? None other than her family. Read on to see what happened.

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    Family fat-shaming is more common than you think

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    Being fat-shamed by your family is not an uncommon thing. A study published in 2022 shows that being teased for your weight by a family member happens to many children. The bullying often continues into adulthood and has serious consequences on a person’s mental health and their relationship to food.

    Poor self-esteem, depressive symptoms, unhealthy and extreme weight control behaviors, and binge eating are all common for those with family members that tease them for their weight. The problems often start in adolescence and prevail through to adulthood. If unnoticed and untreated, they can get worse.

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    Mothers are the worst critics

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    Unsurprisingly, out of all the family members, mothers are the ones that tend to pick on their children for their weight. They continue to do so for years, bullying their children way into adulthood.

    One of the study participants, who was 63 years old during the survey, noted that her mother comments on her weight to this day. “Even though I am 63 years old, my mother can still get to me. Her comments about my weight and ‘being fat’ constantly hurt me and affect my mood. My mother is really the only one who ever negatively comments on my weight—yet her comments overwhelm me. I immediately fall into a state of mild depression.”

    In some cultures, fat-shaming is normal

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    When talking to Vice, counselling psychologist Utkarsha Jagga noted that fat-shaming in Asian societies is quite normal. In fact, poking fun at someone’s weight is viewed as a major motivator. Parents and other family members constantly bully their children, thinking they are actually helping them. It’s a way to express concern and love for a person you care about. This is prevalent in many cultures around the world, which is very odd and unacceptable to many westerners.

    The bride didn’t say which country she was from, but judging by how her family and other relatives blew up at her over her reaction, one could guess this type of behavior is common there. This, of course, doesn’t justify their actions, especially because the bride specified not wanting to be teased during her wedding day and they did not respect her wishes.

    We only hope the bride can move on and create a healthy space for her children to grow up in without family bullying.

    Many showed support for the sad bride, shared similar experiences, and gave tips on what to do next

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    Agne Steponaityte

    Agne Steponaityte

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    Agne Steponaityte is a writer at Bored Panda. After getting a BA Film Production degree in England, Agne moved around Europe living and writing in Lithuania, Belgium, and Portugal. Now, together with her partner and daughter, she is residing in Munich, Germany. Her favourite book is East of Eden, favourite movie – There Will Be Blood, favourite show – Succession.

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    Agne Steponaityte is a writer at Bored Panda. After getting a BA Film Production degree in England, Agne moved around Europe living and writing in Lithuania, Belgium, and Portugal. Now, together with her partner and daughter, she is residing in Munich, Germany. Her favourite book is East of Eden, favourite movie – There Will Be Blood, favourite show – Succession.

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    As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

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    Tyke
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet again, idiots who don't realise that a joke is not a joke if it's at the expense of another's happiness. They publicly bullied OP, ignored her mental health and past trauma and then shamed her for not putting up with it. Why would she want people like that in her life?

    Hakitosama
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She said she was bullied... Wanna bet her parents were her biggest bullies?

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    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a s**t family, definitely go no contact with them. Kudos to the husband tho, these people really all deserved to be punched in the face.

    Royal Stray
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cut them out of your life, they clearly don't value OP and her happiness as much as they value their own cheap amusement, they're not worth having in your life

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    Tyke
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet again, idiots who don't realise that a joke is not a joke if it's at the expense of another's happiness. They publicly bullied OP, ignored her mental health and past trauma and then shamed her for not putting up with it. Why would she want people like that in her life?

    Hakitosama
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She said she was bullied... Wanna bet her parents were her biggest bullies?

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    Zedrapazia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a s**t family, definitely go no contact with them. Kudos to the husband tho, these people really all deserved to be punched in the face.

    Royal Stray
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cut them out of your life, they clearly don't value OP and her happiness as much as they value their own cheap amusement, they're not worth having in your life

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