E l i z a w a s b o r n i n the so u th o f A m er i c a , bu t s h e
m oved to Fr a nc e a nd ha d l i ved there ever s i n c e.
W hen she w a s l i ttl e, she w a s o f ten bu l l i ed by h er
si ster a nd c l a ssm ates reg a rd i ng her wei g h t a n d
b ei ng a n A m er i c a n. She f el t i so l ated a nd l o n el y.
She w a s o f ten c r i ti c i zed by c o m m ents l i k e “ f at g i rl s
a re m ea n. ” Yet, when she fo u g ht b a c k a g a i n s t th es e
c o m m ent s, she, u nfo r tu natel y, o f ten g o t i n to tro u bl e.
E l iza Stra uss-Jenkins
They Say
“
I Say
“
You’re a BigMac, double
fries
”
I’m sorry that you think
that tearing me down will
bring you happiness and
validation. But I’m strong
as hell, and beautiful in my
own unique way. Your words
mean nothing to me anymore,
because I don’t need your
gross ass validation!
”