I was called ‘anorexic’ when I was skinny – but I'm still being body-shamed after putting on weight

According to Channel NewsAsia, Jillian Lim's body has been the subject of unsolicited commentary for as long as she can remember. As a child, she was told to eat more. As a teenager, peers assumed she was anorexic. Now, in her mid-thirties, after finally gaining weight, she continues to face criticism. Her lifelong experience reflects a troubling pattern: regardless of size, women's bodies remain subject to constant public scrutiny.

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