Being a public figure means constantly being scrutinized and criticized by the public. It seems like everyone has an opinion about what these people wear, how they look, how they speak, and the list goes on.
It's not just celebrities who are subject to this, but television anchors as well.
Illinois anchor Stacey Skrysak is used to getting mail and comments about her looks or how she reports the news. She says she usually brushes the negativity off, but recently one comment threw her off guard and got under her skin.
It was a comment about her being "overweight." But the viewer who made it didn't stop there: he even dared to compare her to a co-anchor.
Skrysak didn't hesitate to fire back, just as publicly. And she even has a legion of fans and supporters echoing her message.
Now scroll down to read her choice words for the viewer…
Reporter Stacey Skrysak is used to being criticized for everything — from the color of her hair to the choice of her clothes — since she regularly appears on television.
But nothing compared to what a male viewer wrote under one of her photos, which she posted on social media.
He wrote, "How come all you ladies on channel 20 are overweight except the skinny woman on the weather? Maybe you should lay off the pizza and you could do a segment on mommy matter! What a joke you all are!"
She retorted on social media: "This is NOT okay!!! This comment was made by a man on a recent picture I posted. I am used to the criticism that comes with my profession and I know being in the public eye means that people can form their own opinion of me. Not everyone is going to like me, I get that. Most of the negative comments I receive I brush off, but this one made me mad. It's one thing to criticize my looks on my Facebook page, but it's downright rude to drag my other female coworkers into the comment."
"Women come in all shapes and sizes. Healthy women come in all shapes and sizes. When my daughter watches me on the news, I hope she see[s] a strong, healthy, smart, and confident woman. It's a shame that there are people out there who try to tear us down. I am happy with how I look and I am so proud of the mother and career driven woman I have become. It's time to stop judging women by our looks and, instead, see our beauty on the inside."
After posting a photo of the comment, the anchor received hundreds of letters and comments of support. One viewer even brought her flowers!
Please SHARE if you support Stacey's message, and to uplift women of all shapes and sizes!
