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I was body shamed during my trip to Disneyland - people wouldn't stop staring

05 June 2024 , 08:28
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Gracie has spoken out about cruel trolls in the video above
Gracie has spoken out about cruel trolls in the video above

A CURVY woman has hit back at cruel trolls who "body shamed" her during a trip to Disneyland.

Model Gracie Bon claims her day out with her siblings was ruined by visitors who kept staring and laughing at her voluptuous figure.

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Gracie Bon claims she was 'body shamed' during a recent trip to DisneylandCredit: Instagram/@graciebon
The curvy model says strangers stopped and stared at her
The curvy model says strangers stopped and stared at herCredit: Instagram/@graciebon

The 27-year-old from Panama says she was simply trying to enjoy the attractions when she was subjected to sniggering and strangers snapping photos of her.

Taking to Instagram (@GracieBon), where Gracie regularly shares posts about body positivity, Gracie posted a video alongside the caption: "I was body shamed during my trip to Disneyland - people wouldn't stop staring at my curvy body but it's what makes me unique.

"It’s time to stop body shaming.

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"We’re all different shapes and sizes and that’s what makes us unique."

In the short clip, Gracie can be seen receiving unwanted attention from other visitors including people gawping in her direction.

Addressing her whopping 6.4 million followers, she urged: "It's time to stop body-shaming other people.

"I was at Disneyland today, I wanted to have fun with my siblings, but our day was ruined by all the people that were making fun of the size of my body.

"The worst part is that they teach their kids to do the same.

"They kept taking photos of me, they gave me bad looks all the time of just kept laughing at me."

She continued: "I know you may think that I am exaggerating and that it's my fault for being a big girl, but this is literally what God gave me and I have to embrace every single part of me.

"Even if you have a condition, you look different, you shouldn't be bullied for the way you look."

Gracie concluded: "I would never talk negatively about someone else's appearance.

"Respect is key. This should be a safe space where everyone feels comfortable and I wasn't doing anything, just existing.

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"At the end of the day, I just wanted to have fun like everyone else. If you don't like something, stop hating and keep it to yourself."

The post has since gone viral, racking up over 112k likes, with thousands of social media users rushing to support Gracie.

"I'm sorry people can be so cruel and judge so harshly when they have no room to judge. You are beautiful," wrote one.

A second reassured: "Don't worry at all. You are beautiful just the way God made you!

"People are just jealous that you are so beautiful!"

A third chimed in: "Please stay strong and straighten the crown."

Gracie has been the subject of speculation regarding the Brazilian Bum Lift (BBL) after she fired a warning to travel companies noting her bum wouldn't fit into plain seats.

However, she said her bum is "literally what God gave me".

Chloe Morgan

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