Facing the Abuse Head-On

One particularly cruel commenter even suggested she should be banned from social media because she’s “too ugly.”

“People wonder why I’ve struggled so much with self-acceptance when it comes to how I look and society’s notion of what ‘beautiful’ is. It’s because of comments like these — comments that dismiss me and deem me unworthy,” Melissa shared.

“[…] This is just one more example of the ableism that people with disabilities face every day, and it’s something I’m constantly trying to change.”

But Melissa didn’t let her tormentors bring her down. Instead, she delivered the perfect clapback to those demanding she stop sharing pictures of herself: she shared even more.

“During the last round of trollgate, people said that I should be banned from posting photos of myself because I’m too ugly. So I’d just like to commemorate the occasion with these 3 selfies…”

An Inspiring Response

Melissa’s tweet had exactly the impact she intended. It has since garnered over 272,000 likes on Twitter, with fans praising her bravery and unwavering confidence.

Moreover, her work has gained even more recognition. The trolls who aimed to belittle her have failed spectacularly.

Bullying has no place in today’s society, and it’s infuriating to think of the cowards hiding behind their screens, tormenting others to mask their own insecurities.