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Kris's avatar

I received a Victoria's Secret mailer today...even though I have never purchased anything from them. It featured five models. One was a slender White woman...and the other four were fat people of color. Although I've known this was going on for some time...it was mildly shocking to see it on my doorstep. I've been going to the beach a lot this summer, and I wish I could find a beach with no other people. It has been a parade of ugliness. Obese of both genders, dressed in black and covered with tattoos. I'm not judging folks on things they can't change. This ugliness is DELIBERATE.

I gave up expecting people to acknowledge my texts and emails a long time ago. The rare reply comes only if the person wants something from me. I try to stay alone as much as possible, but there are times when I must get help for certain jobs. The past two years I've had way too much need for service people. Now that almost everything that could break down has done so, I'm hoping for a little peace going forward.

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Susan Lippman's avatar

Very interesting post. I am especially concerned that destructive narcissism is actively encouraged in our society. One of the most salient features of narcissism is lack of empathy. Ugh!

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