If you've ever been hurt by someone's words — whether intentionally or not — you know it can be hard to contain your feelings. You want to lash out, curse them, and hurt them as badly as they've hurt you.
Sadly, because bullying is so widespread, I've watched many videos of victims speaking out, like this little girl who had the most perfect comeback ever. But the video below is one of the most touching I've ever seen.
Damienne Merlina, a comedian living in Los Angeles, CA recently became the target of one of the most heartless bullies I've ever seen — and it was all performed before a laughing audience and broadcast to the entire nation.
Ari Shaffir was performing for his Comedy Central special Passive Aggressive when he called out Damienne by her full name. He then proceeded to mock, in great detail, her disability and her weight.
"I might be funny, but I’m no joke," Damienne said on her Facebook page after the attack. "I know that comedy is comedy. I understand that being in the public, I risk criticism and unkindness. But this is not ok to happen to me or anyone." [sic]
Now, with the video below, her heartfelt message to this unfeeling bully is being heard far and wide.
Just as a little warning: after Damienne's powerful message, she had one more thing to say to Ari — but it does feature a "rude" gesture. Of course, considering what she's been through, I can understand her needing to vent some frustration.
If you love Damienne's powerful message, please help her cause by SHARING this amazing video!
