Savannah’s Self-Esteem
We learned earlier that Savannah had always struggled with self-esteem. This is linked to the years of fat-shaming and bullying she experienced as a child. It’s hard to believe that the words of schoolchildren can have such a lasting effect on someone.
Bullying in School
Schools are a huge source of bullying, and studies have shown the effect it has on children. In fact, one study indicated that fat shaming at young ages could lead to long-term obesity. Bullying isn’t taken seriously enough, and that needs to change!