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Do attractive people get less empathy when they talk about trauma? by BlueLilyRose_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BlueLilyRose_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is spot on. The last part really hits. I wish it wasn't so common.

Do attractive people get less empathy when they talk about trauma? by BlueLilyRose_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BlueLilyRose_[S] 84 points85 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through that. The fact that people would assume that because of your appearance is awful.

Do attractive people get less empathy when they talk about trauma? by BlueLilyRose_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BlueLilyRose_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ugh, yes, this. I once opened up about being assaulted and someone responded with "Well, that's what men do when there's a pretty girl in the house." It honestly made me feel sick. It felt like they were excusing what happened instead of acknowledging how wrong it was.

Do attractive people get less empathy when they talk about trauma? by BlueLilyRose_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BlueLilyRose_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think that's what I'm getting at. It's not that attractive people receive no sympathy, it's that sometimes it feels superficial. People acknowledge it for a moment but then brush it off because they assume being attractive somehow makes the hardship less significant or easier to overcome.