Former Miss Canada Siera bearchell speaks out against pageants, trolls
Siera Bearchell She is now speaking out about the hatred she has received in the spotlight.
The weekend saw the 29-year-old former Miss Universe Canada She took to Instagram to share her thoughts on pageants, trolls, and body shaming to her 174,000 Instagram followers.
The beauty pageant titleholder posted photos of herself competing in Miss Universe and included examples of derogatory comments about her body.
“Fat. Whale. Miss Piggy. Obese. Disgusting. I’ll never forget the thousands of comments thrown at me. She said that people from all over the world tried to tell her that my body wasn’t worthy of being on the Miss Universe Stage. wrote. “Fellow contestants later posted pictures of themselves eating donuts, and claimed they would have placed if they were fat like Miss Canada.”
But the model and entrepreneur didn’t let it stop her being an advocate for the cause. body positivity And self-love.
“I rose above the hatred to share that size does not indicate worth. Leadership is not measured in size. “Size is not a measure on who you are as someone,” says the mother-of-2 explained. For the, I will always be grateful. [Miss Universe] Organisation that believes beauty is beyond size
Bearchell expressed her gratitude to the judges for placing Bearchell “in the Top” during the competition. [nine] among 86 countries,” which is Canada’s highest and only placement in 10 years.
She stated, “Let that be your sign to believe and have faith in yourself even when others don’t.” concluded.
In her Instagram Story, the law graduate said she was “on the fence about” putting her pageant content behind. She referred to an Instagram Live where the Calgary-based content producer stated that Miss Universe has never crowned any woman above a certain weight.
“This is completely true and all you have to do is Google ‘Miss Universe Crownings’ and you will see there is not a single woman over a size 4/6. It is what it was. People have taken my words and turned them into criticisms of the past title holder,” she said. explained.
Bearchell stated that she is tired of all the negativity that surrounds her, and shared another harsh comment about her, calling her “disgusting”, and “not an inspiring” person.
“I’m just so exhausted of the trolls and so-called supporters who try to bring people down. I am grateful for all the support. Sometimes the criticism is just too great and overwhelming,” said the activist. penned. “…Trying to let go what I can’t manage,” she added In another story.
Bearchell was praised by her fans for her comments and she was called “an inspiration”
“You have paved the way. Thank you for your voice.” commented Follower
“You are an inspiration to us too!” You are our queen forever! shared Someone else.
“I started following you because I finally felt someone was real and it’s been an honour ever since,” added another.
“You’re powerful and beautiful and your body is a mere part in the overall picture! My friend, you are an example of true leadership. wrote A fan.
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