The dark side of ‘shrinking girl summer’ | Letters
The article discusses the resurgence of the "shrinking girl summer" trend, which focuses on weight loss and thinness, as weight-loss drugs become more prevalent on social media. Readers express sadness and anger over this trend, as it perpetuates a culture of "skinny worship" and makes women feel inadequate if they do not fit a certain body type. One reader, who was born with a physical disability, wishes that the author of the original article could see herself as an "attractive, successful, healthy woman" rather than focusing on her size. The reader emphasizes the importance of being happy in one's own skin and recognizing the strengths of one's body, regardless of physical differences or disabilities.
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