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Trigger warning: if you’re currently struggling with your own mental health, or if you’re going through a rough patch, parts of this article might be difficult to read. However, it also includes motivational content to help you find your footing. The decision to keep reading is entirely yours. ❤️❤️

No one will ever understand what it is really like to be a laughing stock until they have been in that position themselves. It’s easy to talk badly about a person and laugh at them, but do you know the consequences for that individual? Do you know what it really means to have all eyes on you, knowing everyone is talking about you and making your life a living hell? I suppose not, if you have never been in their shoes. Think about that the next time you judge.

The Weight of Being a Laughing Stock

Being a laughing stock in the eyes of others is not beautiful at all; it is deeply painful and shameful at the same time, especially if it is prolonged over time. Knowing someone is always there criticizing you—whether to your face or behind your back—is excruciating. It’s incredibly difficult to respond to direct confrontation, but when the mockery is indirect, the going gets even tougher for the victim.

When you’re the target of bad talk, your whole self hurts, you feel your own confidence sinking down to the floor. Being a laughing stock to a group of people—whether in a workplace, in a classroom, or across an entire school—is a serious struggle. It’s a weight you carry within you day after day, leaving you feeling more alone than ever. You may find it hard to believe that solutions exist, and speaking up can feel nearly impossible due to the overwhelming shame and the fear of not being understood.

A Piece of My Own Journey

I truly know how it feels to be a laughing stock because I once was one, back in high school, and it left me with profound scars. I went to a small school with only five classes—one class for each year—so almost all the students knew each other, regardless of age. At the time, I was also struggling with mental health issues, as I do now. There was a guy I fancied at the beginning, and for some reason, word got out. Soon everyone knew, even some of the professors. One time, I overheard a classmate saying: “She’s the only one who doesn’t know it at school.” Hearing that hurt so deeply, and it left me feeling completely powerless.

The hardest thing was that they didn’t let the topic fade away; I was reminded of it every day for the next four years. They also commented on my body and other personal matters. This painful experience made me incredibly vulnerable, worsening my mental health over time. On the other hand, while in pain, I discovered my love for modeling. It made me want to fight back, no matter the countless mean things they were saying behind my back.

Not your Fault…

It’s not your fault if you end up being a laughing stock, nor is it your choice. It’s others who have problems and nothing better to do than spread gossip about someone they feel deserves to be hurt, just so they can feel less alone. If you are or have been the victim, please know that you are special and lovely, no matter what others might think and say of you.

The Resilience in You

As much as we wish for people to stop being bullies, we cannot change others; what we can do is take action. These don’t have to be grand steps; confiding in a trusted person or a professional is an incredibly good start, as it can slowly make you feel less alone.

Being a laughing stock can become truly traumatizing; your resilience to keep going, even when it hurts, is proof of your incredible strength. You are a warrior, even if you don’t believe in yourself yet. Being resilient also means not giving a jot about what other people say about you, following your passions and aspirations, and gently rising. 🙂

Much Love and Light ❤️✨

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