{"id":80692,"date":"2016-03-30T18:13:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T17:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sosueme.ie\/?p=80692"},"modified":"2016-03-30T18:15:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T17:15:25","slug":"wentworth-miller-sends-a-powerful-message-to-bodyshamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sosueme.ie\/celeb-land\/wentworth-miller-sends-a-powerful-message-to-bodyshamers\/","title":{"rendered":"Wentworth Miller Sends A Powerful Message To Bodyshamers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The\u00a0powerful response issued by\u00a0Prison Break actor Wentworth Miller about a body-shaming meme that\u00a0centered around 2 of his photos, has gone viral.<\/p>\n

The actor, who posted\u00a0the response on his Facebook page, outlined\u00a0the struggles he was enduring in his life at the time the second photo was taken, and in doing so highlighted not only the danger of body shaming, but also the battle with mental health some people silently fight.<\/p>\n

Rather than lashing out at\u00a0the Facebook page that published the meme, Wentworth instead chose to use the opportunity to draw attention to mental health problems and urged those in pain to, “Reach out. Text. Send an email. Pick up the phone. Someone cares. They’re waiting to hear from you.”<\/p>\n

He also included a list of helpful websites for those struggling.<\/p>\n

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Here is his powerful response in full:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

“Today I found myself the subject of an Internet meme. Not for the first time.<\/p>\n

This one, however, stands out from the rest.<\/p>\n

In 2010, semi-retired from acting, I was keeping a low-profile for a number of reasons.\u00a0First and foremost, I was suicidal.<\/p>\n

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This is a subject I’ve since written about, spoken about, shared about.\u00a0But at the time I suffered in silence. As so many do. The extent of my struggle known to very, very few.<\/p>\n

Ashamed and in pain, I considered myself damaged goods. And the voices in my head urged me down the path to self-destruction. Not for the first time.\u00a0I’ve struggled with depression since childhood. It’s a battle that’s cost me time, opportunities, relationships, and a thousand sleepless nights.<\/p>\n

In 2010, at the lowest point in my adult life, I was looking everywhere for relief\/comfort\/distraction. And I turned to food. It could have been anything. Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. But eating became the one thing I could look forward to. Count on to get me through. There were stretches when the highlight of my week was a favorite meal and a new episode of TOP CHEF. Sometimes that was enough. Had to be.<\/p>\n

And I put on weight. Big f–king deal.<\/p>\n

One day, out for a hike in Los Angeles with a friend, we crossed paths with a film crew shooting a reality show. Unbeknownst to me, paparazzi were circling. They took my picture, and the photos were published alongside images of me from another time in my career. “Hunk To Chunk.” “Fit To Flab.” Etc.<\/p>\n

My mother has one of those “friends” who’s always the first to bring you bad news. They clipped one of these articles from a popular national magazine and mailed it to her. She called me, concerned.<\/p>\n

In 2010, fighting for my mental health, it was the last thing I needed.<\/p>\n

Long story short, I survived.<\/p>\n

So do those pictures.<\/p>\n

I’m glad.<\/p>\n

Now, when I see that image of me in my red t-shirt, a rare smile on my face, I am reminded of my struggle. My endurance and my perseverance in the face of all kinds of demons. Some within. Some without.<\/p>\n

Like a dandelion up through the pavement, I persist.<\/p>\n

Anyway. Still. Despite.<\/p>\n

The first time I saw this meme pop up in my social media feed, I have to admit, it hurt to breathe. But as with everything in life, I get to assign meaning. And the meaning I assign to this\/my image is Strength. Healing. Forgiveness.<\/p>\n

Of myself and others.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Reach out. Text. Send an email. Pick up the phone. Someone cares. They’re waiting to hear from you. Much love. – W.M.”<\/p>\n

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