A CURVY woman has shared the backlash she receives for her relationship with her buff husband.
The couple have been together for 13 years and share two children but still hear comments from fat-shaming trolls.
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The Daily Star reported on Brooke Sherbert’s Instagram post in which she called out body-shamers.
The mum-of-two explained that she often hears people ask: “How did she get him?”
Brooke is often told that because she is “big” she is “punching” in her relationship.
She pointed out that her marriage goes deeper than things such as looks.
“We have seen so many versions of each other, we have shared so many memories, been through so much together,” Brooke said.
“I have grown and given birth to our babies, twice.
“We have been there for each other through the lowest lows and the highest highs.
“We are each other’s family and home, forever and always.”
Brooke, who regularly shares body confident posts of herself in swimwear, encouraged her followers to embrace their figures.
“Let this be a reminder that your value is not determined by your size,” she wrote.
She also shared a message to those who feel the need to comment on other people’s bodies.
“To the faceless, nameless people that think it’s OK to speak like this to strangers on the internet, I really hope you get the help you need to get out of that dark hole,” she said.
“Do some inner work and reflect on yourself rather than project onto others.”
Instagram users shared their thoughts on Brooke’s message in the comments section.
“What on earth! Clearly jealous, you are beautiful and you both shine together, anyone can see that!” wrote one follower.
Fat-shaming those in “mixed weight relationships”
Vicky Lowdell, who wears a size 20, found love with her partner Tom, who weighs two stone less than her. She shared her thoughts on trolling over so-called “mixed weight relationships.”
It shouldn’t be a thing but, sadly, it still is.
I know – I’ve experienced it first hand. And I’m partly guilty of it. I’ve often wondered what Tom – who I consider so much more attractive than me – sees in me.
He was always really reassuring and told me he liked me for me.
I was stunned though. I was a blooper whale and he was a little squirrel.
It didn’t make sense in my head, even though I knew we got on really well and had loads in common
“Firstly you are bloody beautiful!!! Secondly I love this post so much! Thirdly, people are wild, sorry you have to deal with such gross energy!!” said another person.
“Can’t believe the audacity of some people, more beautiful now then ever,” commented a third Instagrammer.
“Even if you were ‘big,’ which you’re not, why can’t big people have fit husbands?” pointed out another follower.
“Clearly jealous of what you have together! People who follow you can see how much love you all have as a family,” said one commenter.
“As if people comment that, ugh, people are so rude and have zero manners!” wrote another person.
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