Ep 2. Hate Mail
- TV-14
- January 20, 2015
- 21 min
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Whitney Thore is back with the second episode of My Big Fat Fabulous Life and this time, she's dealing with the hate mail. Whitney has some tough skin but when it comes to her body-positive movement, she still deals with words that can really hurt her. Whitney took a break from social media after she received numerous hate comments and messages. But now she's back to prove that she's not going to let hateful words stop her from spreading positivity.
In the previous episode, we saw Whitney getting back into the dating scene and it didn't go too well. The guy she was on a date with didn't show any interest in her, causing her to feel insecure about her body. In this episode, Whitney finally finds the courage to read through all the hate mail she has received over the years.
Whitney enlists the help of her friend, Todd, to read the hateful messages with her. Some of the messages are really harsh and cruel, making Whitney tear up. Todd is there to remind her of the love and support she has from her followers. Whitney is overwhelmed by Todd's support and love, thanking him for always being there for her.
Whitney decides to channel the negativity she received into something positive. She starts a chain of positive comments on social media, asking her followers to share their own stories about how they've overcome negativity in their lives. Whitney's followers respond to her post and share their own stories of how they've faced hate and negativity and come out stronger.
Next, Whitney goes to a pole dancing class with her friend Ashley. Whitney has never done anything like this before and she's really nervous. But Ashley reassures her that she'll do fine and that it's going to be a fun experience. Whitney is surprised at how much she enjoys the class and how empowering it feels to be in control of her body.
Later, Whitney meets up with her trainer, Will, to discuss her weight loss progress. Whitney has been working hard to lose weight and is excited to see the progress she's made. Will reminds Whitney that weight loss is a journey and it's important to celebrate the small victories along the way. Whitney is happy to hear this and feels motivated to continue working towards her goals.
Towards the end of the episode, Whitney attends a body-positive photo shoot with her friend, Shane. Whitney is nervous but excited to take part in the shoot. When she arrives, Whitney is surprised to see a mixture of people, of different races, sizes, and ages. Whitney takes part in the shoot and is amazed at how beautiful and confident she feels.
In conclusion, My Big Fat Fabulous Life season 1 episode 2 is a must-watch for anyone who's experienced hate or negativity in their lives. Whitney's strength and courage to overcome hate and turn it into something positive is truly inspiring. The episode shows that with love and support, anyone can overcome negativity and come out stronger.