They mocked her wearing a bikini on the beach and decided to answer them.

Shelly Proebstel, a New Zealander, was on the beach at Mount Mauganui enjoying the sun. When she took off her sarong and was in a bikini, a group of boys started to point fingers and make fun of her. She was really touched, so she posted a message explaining her feelings and the consequences of this kind of attitude. The response of the population has been "overwhelming" as she pointed out.

The woman used Facebook to post a clear and concrete message. "It's because of idiots like you that people are not as sure of their body image," said Shelly Proebstel. "It's because of people like you that people are hungry and get sick trying to keep a" role model. "It's because of people like you that people wear long sleeves all over the place. year because they are afraid to show their arms It is because of people like you that they become anorexic, obese, bulimic and hurt themselves, "she wrote angrily.

The publication also states that even if it is not entirely the fault of those who attack, they must badume some responsibility. "So the next time you see someone like me on the beach in a bikini or similar situation, before you laugh, take some time to think about the damage you can do because all people, young and old Young men and women will have learned to have thick skin, resistance or self-confidence, as in my case, "added Proebstel.

The woman also recognized a moment of fragility this afternoon on the beach. "I'm not going to lie to you, there was a split second that almost covered me up quickly, and then I remembered everything I had learned on that trip and I was put on this bikini with pride. "

Shelly's battle against stereotypes of beauty

The woman protagonist of the post maintains an active struggle to convey a message of acceptance. In fact, she recently shaved her hair at an event to promote a positive body image.

Proebstel uses social networks to explain the need for healthy eating and exercise. She says that she feels healthy and that this is reflected in her medical studies. He also clarified that the message is to accept and not to promote obesity.

An order to parents

Shelly Proebstel also used Facebook to talk to parents. "I urge you to teach your children that there is no body shape, but a rainbow of beautiful bodies.I urge you to learn to be kind to all types of people, whatever their appearance, and I urge you to teach your children to be the positive change we need to see in the world, so that in 5, 10, or 20 years, no one will make fun of the way they look when they wear a beach bikini, "he wrote.