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Bullies, I also have an amazing arse!! so - 

Bullies

I am a 20 year old student who has progressive scoliosis, for those of you who don’t know what this is; ‘Scoliosis’ basically means curvature of the spine and the ‘progressive’ part means that it affected me earlier than it effects scoliosis sufferers. I have had a total of 9 operations to try to fix it, in which rods have been inserted into my back, bone has been sanded down and ribs have been removed. 

I have taken it in my stride, keeping on a brave face and making sure that my family never know my inner turmoil, and hiding my pain from the outside world.

Yet today while I was shopping with my mother (who has sat through every painful procedure, holding my hand) I had to stand with my head lowered while two woman stood pointing and laughing because I look different, because my legs and arms are longer than my body, because my clothes don’t fit right, because I have a rib hump. 

I have fought long and hard to make myself happy with the way I am, and yet, two insignificant people have managed to unravel me and leave me crying and telling myself that I am ugly. 

I should not stand for this, I have been through a lot in my life and I have come through the other side. 

Yes I may look different, but who the hell cares! I am who I am and at least I can say that I have a beautiful soul.

I am writing this post to let people know that, yes bullies are cruel and harsh, but we are stronger than them, it takes a big person to come through the other side after being slapped down by someone’s nasty words and hurtful stares. 

I have scoliosis, but this doesn’t make me a freak, it makes me unique.

I am a 20 year old student with a big heart, warm smile, blue eyes and red hair, and I dare any bully to tell me again that I am not beautiful, that I am a freak.

That awkward moment when you’re having a conversation in your head and you make faces that go along with what you’re thinking

And people just look at you like

Benedict Cumberbatch: Oh no, some of my Cumberbitches are turning into Hiddleston fans!
Benedict Cumberbatch: Quick! Release the life ruining stroking hands photos.
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Benedict Cumberbatch: *sly grin* Good.