The spectrum of comments I've faced as
online bullying is truly staggering. Ranging from baseless accusations of
soliciting the opposite sex, to being labeled as lonely, mentally unstable, and
confused, the barrage of remarks knows no bounds. Some have gone as far as
critiquing my appearance for my age, suggesting that I require an image
consultant for appropriate dressing.
It's disheartening to witness such behavior, particularly when it emanates from unexpected sources like a school teacher who, ironically, was found sporting baggy clothes in her profile picture. She insinuated that at my age, I should be taking it easy instead of engaging in fitness activities like dancing. Others adorn their profile pictures with religious symbols, yet their conduct couldn't be farther from righteous. There are even those who conceal their heads with scarves while simultaneously engaging in disparaging commentary.
Perhaps it's also rooted in the prevailing
societal norms that dictate Indian women of my age should be focused on tending
to grandchildren, clad in housecoats, and engrossed in watching Tamil serials,
all while sowing discord among their children. The societal expectations placed
upon women can be suffocating. Moreover, many of these women, as I've observed
from their profile pictures, appear to harbor insecurities about their
appearance, leading to feelings of envy, jealousy, and frustration (Mental Health Day).
Their lack of self-assurance and means of finding happiness materialize in targeting others, like me, with their hurtful remarks. Interestingly, all of these women fall within the age range of 30 and above, trapped in a mindset that equates aging with looking older than one's years.
It's high time these women address their
inner selves and seek empowerment through positive means like yoga (Aging By Holistic Wellness & The Power Of Yoga), which
fosters self-love, clear thinking, and inner transformation. Remember, true
beauty begins within, not in tearing down others.
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