Stand up to bullying

November 30, 2012

Lizzie Velasquez is 23 years old and has never weighed more than 65 pounds. She's one of only three people that she knows of in the world with an unnamed syndrome that keeps her body from developing fat. She endured years of teasing, culminating with her discovery of a YouTube video of herself titled "World's Ugliest Woman," which had 3 million views.  #bullying  
http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_22097268/5-000-strong-students-stand-up-bullying-at.html

Lizzie Velasquez, 23, of Austin, Texas, speaks about her experience growing up with an undiagnosed condition for which she was bullied during Thursday’s conference. Sun/Julia Malakie

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    November 30, 2012

    Good morning my dearest +Kenneth Chow Where have you been. I have not heard from you till today. You must be busy.

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    Harit Doshi

    November 30, 2012

    i have read about her. really a brave soul.

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    Charles van Dijk

    December 2, 2012

    The other syndrome. The human mind justifies uncouth behaviour if the other person is not a person but an other.

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    Carla Alves

    December 3, 2012

    Often, people are cruel to other people, as they are cruel to other species. They do not care about hurting and hurting. This attitude causes me shame

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