You see, here’s the thing – we are told again and again that the key to success is hard work. Work hard, they say. Practice, and keep at it. Get that degree and THAT is when you are successful. THAT is your accomplishment. NOWHERE will they tell you that being a kind human being with basic human compassion is equally(if not more) important.

I say BASIC human compassion because really, this shouldn’t even be a issue. But you’d be surprised.

Too many stories of fat-shaming, intimidation, shaming people on the basis of THINGS THEY CANNOT(or find it difficult to) CONTROL, like weight, complexion, acne, friends, marks, lifestyle, etc. have been buzzing around.

“Oh my god, why is she wearing that?”

“He doesn’t even know that much? It was such an easy question!”

“She’s hanging out with him now? What a slut.”

“Have you seen her social media? Such an attention seeker.”

Why is being different something to shame people about?

LIVE AND LET LIVE, for fucks sake.

Would you rather be kind or smart?