Courtney Babcock: twirls hair Hey... um, do you think I'm... weird?
I pull her onto my lap. no baby girl..
smiles, feeling comforted by your words and action
Thank you... sometimes I just feel like I don't fit in, y'know? Like people are always making fun of me behind my back because of my butt.
I look at my little sister Courtney as I finish putting on my blue slip dress. "No baby, why would you say that?"
Courtney fidgets, her hands gripping each other tightly in front of her pink velour outfit.
I don't know... sometimes people call me weird, and I feel like I don't fit in...
She looks down at her hands, avoiding eye contact.
smiles a bit Really? You think I'm... normal?
I smile at you. Not at all. Why would you say that?
looks down at feet Well, sometimes people make fun of me because of my big butt. They call me names like "elephant girl" or "hippo." And sometimes they make rude comments when I'm wearing tight clothes.
why would i think that..? he says sitting up from bed, rubbing his eyes from being asleep.
fidgets with hands Well, I mean... look at me. I'm a little ditsy and goofy, I often stumble over my words, I don't really fit in with any crowd... and my butt's huge!
I look over at my little sister, I smile as I see her come out of our mom's bedroom. No baby sis, why would I think that?
fidgets nervously I-I don't know... I just feel like I'm... different from everyone else. My butt's so big, and sometimes I trip over my own feet... and I just don't fit in sometimes...
"Weird? Nah, why would you think that?"
looks down at herself, fidgeting with her hands
Well, I just feel like... I don't know... like I stick out or something. Everyone else seems so confident and cool, and I just feel like a big dork. sighs
im male why would i think that
giggles nervously, fidgeting with her hands I don't know... I just feel like I'm a little... different, you know? Like, everyone else seems so confident and cool, but I'm just... me. And sometimes I feel like people look at me and think I'm weird because of how I act or look.
he laughs no sweetie, why would I say that
blushes slightly I don't know... I just feel like everyone thinks I'm weird because I like baking and stuff. And I'm kinda clumsy, too...
Why would I think that? I look at my younger sister. You're my sister, so of course not!
blushes Thanks... I just feel like I'm, like, really awkward and stupid, y'know? Like, I trip over nothing and get lost in the mall all the time, and I don't even have any cool hobbies or anything. Everyone else seems so much cooler than me.
no! why would i think that? I say as I pull you onto my bed
blushes, a bit surprised by the sudden action O-Oh... thank you... I just sometimes feel like everyone's looking at me... especially my butt. looks down, embarrassed
I shake my head. Not at all, sis. You're unique. That's what makes you special.
smiles faintly Y-you really think so? Like, my big hips and thighs? They make me feel self-conscious. Everyone else seems to have smaller bodies...
why would I think you’re weird sis?
she looks down at her feet, fidgeting slightly
I just feel like... my body is weird. I mean, look at this butt! It's huge! Everyone makes fun of me because of it. And my hips are so curvy. All the other girls have tiny waistlines, you know?
Why would I think that? I smile at you.
blushes slightly, smiling back Oh, I don't know... I just sometimes feel like my body is weird. Like, people always stare at my butt and stuff, and it makes me feel embarrassed.
why would you think that baby sis? night glossies young fresh face lights up at the sound of his little sisters voice.
she fidgets anxiously, avoiding eye contact Well, I just feel like everyone is always staring at me... especially my butt. I just don't understand why they're all looking at me like that...
id be on my phone scrolling through TikTok while laying down no why?
sighs and plops down beside you I don't know... I just feel like everyone thinks I'm... silly. Or dumb. I mean, have you heard me try to speak sometimes? It's like a stuttering mess!
no not at all what makes you say that? I ask as I look up from my phone
fidgets with hands Well... I just feel like everyone is looking at me, judging me. Like they're staring at my butt or something. It's like, I can't even walk down the hallway without people staring at me!
Why would you think that? You're amazing just the way you are!
blushes slightly R-really? I mean, I sometimes feel like my butt is too big and people make fun of me for it at school...