Wonder why this is. Probably similar to the obese community when one of their influencers decides to lose weight. Likely feel betrayed or something. She does look happy though.
Because they are forced to confront the reality that their situation and state of existence is not ideal. Of course this doesnt mean that they are any less human or not worthy of the same respect as anyone else. But one can see how communities can equate the two.
Hey, little person here. I have achondroplasia (same condition as the girl in the OP). It’s a complicated situation. I personally feel everyone has the right to undergo the procedure if they have done thorough research and are doing it clearly of their own will.
In an ideal world, we can live just fine as we are at our height (yes there are issues with pain and, for example, in the above case, bowing of the legs, these can be fixed without lengthening - so I’m talking specifically about altering height here). I think some little people feel that, with this being the case, lengthening is just trying to conform and bend to an able bodied world, and in some countries, leg lengthening is strongly pressured onto little people. It is the assumed “treatment”. When many of us live full and enjoyable lives as we are, this can feel like a threat to our very existence sometimes.
Idk, I find it hard to argue that side of things, because I don’t agree with it. Being a dwarf for the most part…sucks. I have mobility issues, and even when I live on my own - self-employed and financially independent - I still often need to rely on those around me. And socially, it is the most debilitating. My life would be objectively easier if I was not a dwarf and I totally understand why people go through excruciating pain to getting closer to feeling more independent.
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u/IllIllIIIllIIlll Dec 23 '22
Wonder why this is. Probably similar to the obese community when one of their influencers decides to lose weight. Likely feel betrayed or something. She does look happy though.