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I couldn't believe this, and yet I do know that there are many wounded, nasty people that purposefully hurt others. I read this and my breathing changed, like being hit hard unexpectedly. I felt I should share. Sometimes to be aware hurts, but is needed.

They told her she was "too ugly" to post photos online. So she posted 365 selfies instead.
In 2019, journalist and disability rights advocate Melissa Blake became the target of cruel online comments after publishing an opinion piece. 

Others told her she should never post photos of herself again. Melissa could have disappeared.

Instead. She made herself impossible to ignore. For an entire year, she shared one selfie every single day, refusing to let internet bullies decide whether she deserved to be seen.

Melissa, who was born with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, transformed the hateful comments into a movement celebrating confidence, disability representation, and self-acceptance.

Every photo became an act of defiance.

Every post carried the same message:

No one else gets to decide whether you're worthy of being visible. What started as an attempt to silence her ended with millions of people being inspired by her courage. Because confidence isn't about looking the way the world expects you to.

It's about refusing to let the world tell you that you don't belong. As my Aunt Vonda and Aunt Martha would say, "Bless her heart!"
Others said:

Unpopular opinion: The best revenge against online negativity will always be total defiance, not block buttons

athlonmatthaeus

She doesn't deserve to be bullied. No one does.

dtx_cody

Trolls tried to bully her off the timeline and accidentally created a 365 day daily content series 😭

dtx_cody

Weaponized consistency is the ultimate way to completely drain a troll's energy.

embracethesuck8

I find her face charming, calming, heart-warming. Have nothing bad to say. All the best to you, Queen!

13coffin.dweller13

In what kind of wold do we live on where simply existing is an act of rebellion

rasheenas_show

Omg people can be so cruel sometimes I swear. Like who are you to tell someone they aren’t allowed to post because YOU don’t approve. SMH I’m so happy she was able to overcome and get some great opportunities her way.

natskywalker

I actually find her beautiful.

kippy.the.silly

Female version of Peter Griffin (Btw not an insult)

snoopface32

5h · Edited

Love that!!! Fight Back by being happy 🫡💪🏽

_sayaa

Love her smile 😍

dr1978do

Horrible.
Treat people with kindness.

zayyg0

Peter griffin irl

foxkingreynard

Loving yourself is an act of rebellion

Wonderful

She's so beautiful 😍

👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

😍😍😍

But were they wrong?

Well done to her !!

Melissa is a legend...

nirmostcrushing

yea; we totally trying to be visible; yos

❤️❤️❤️❤️

😍😍😍😍

🙌🙌🙌🙌

33m

She’s not ugly, but the people attacking her sure are.

enop112

Let haters choke on it😍

bubgee888

36s

Hand to heart some of the most unattractive people I have known would be judged as beautiful. The beauty drops away when you truly know someone’s heart. And so the opposite is also true.

faeloriay

2m · Edited

Her smile is so sweet as well 🥹 I wish her all the love 💌🌸

andreselr19

theidlegardener

She's a cutie though!

dj1112nov

Post every day luv

laurendewitt73

11m

She’s cute!

dougbistrow

11m

She looks fine. She looks like George Lucas if he didn’t have a beard

ghost_rxs

13m

she looks so safe to talk to. im so sorry people said those things. we All only have one life to livr. please be kind to eachother

imjmuna

14m

Horrible

fairyamandaa

15m

She’s so cute!! 😍🩷

josephine_rich_realtor

15m

❤️❤️❤️

dannyisyourfriend

22m

Good for her. 🥰🫶🏻

thejennalibby

25m

She's such a cutie I wanna shrink her and put her in my pocket ❤️

the_most_unstable_unicorn_

26m

She is so adorable, good on her for not letting anyone dull het sparkle 💖

followdeniseto

28m

She’s got kind eyes and a warm smile. 💞

hagantc32

35m

I hate this world…. I’m glad she posted everyday! Smiling and being happy! Good for her 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

geezatrik

36m

I love working with retards...this one kid mongo his forehead is the size of a movie theatre but he's a good shit so we don't bust his chops...he's really blossomed since we got him a leash.

suzannevaught3450

43m

Good for you. You are beautifully and wonderfully made.

21trixie

45m

Good on her . She's happy. She's lovely and she's strong.. That's an awesome combo

deadrabbit2846

47m

I don’t mean this as an insult but she looks like she makes an amazing cup of tea.

aubrielle_wood30

48m

She has a lighthearted happy smile. Those trolls are losers! Keep on smiling beautiful lady!❤️

ambzee1203

51m

Good for her 🩵

killbot_alpha

56m

❤️‍🔥🤘❤️‍🔥

dani_joss

59m

❤️❤️

titi42071

59m

You are beautiful, radiant, courageous, and brave!! Inspiring!! ❤️💜

sjames250_

Good woman 👏.

jmwfo

What is wrong with people? She has such a sweet, kind face. Good for her, turning that around. It’s just noise!!

deejay1945_

pza1982

I mean good luck to her but I’m not sure how it is “fighting back” to just keep posting photos of your face. The word bravery seems to have been reformed somewhat.

prayersisall

You go girl!! 👍🩷👍

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