Dolly Singh, an Indian YouTuber, fashion blogger, content creator, and social media influencer, was recently seen in the comedy film 'Thank You For Coming' along with Bhumi Pednekar, Shibani Bedi and many more. She has successfully navigated different paths and shattered stereotypes through her talent and determination. Her journey from a small town to global recognition is incredibly inspiring. Dolly is renowned for advocating body acceptance on social platforms and has recently addressed the ongoing scrutiny she faces regarding her body weight. She mentioned that only a few people and places make her feel comfortable in her own skin.
Recently, she took to her Instagram to write a lengthy note, sharing that she had lost more weight recently due to a busy schedule and stress. However, she wasn't bothered by it.
Dolly Singh's Instagram post:
Speaking on her weight issues and advocating for body positivity, Dolly said, "Like most people, my weight fluctuates too. Being on the naturally skinny side of the spectrum, I tend to lose weight easily (when I don't want to) and it's hard to put it back on. The last few months of finishing up the house, adulting and stressing took away the few good kgs I had gained over the last few years."
"Honestly, this time I wasn't worried about it. I know that if I get back on my routine, work out, eat on time and with intention, I'll slowly get there. There is no hurry. I love my body now I love my body in every state because it supports me. I have come to believe that and honestly, I feel proud about that. I have grown up despising my body, hating every bit of it, so this is growth," she added.
However, despite her confidence, she recently chose to avoid meeting someone to dodge their comments on her looks.
"But as much as I have accepted it to shapeshift every now and then, people around me don't. And the other day, as I was about to go see someone, I decided against it because I realised they're not my safe space. That I'm sure they'll have something to say about my weight. About my lost 'glow' or whatever term they'd wanna use to make me believe it's out of care (maybe it is, but keep it to yourself unless asked)," she stated.
She further elaborated, "It doesn't hurt the 30 year old me, but the 13 year old? It takes me back to the bad days sometimes. Anyway, point is, I realised that there are only a few people and places in my life where I can go however I want to, it doesn't matter what I look like, what I am wearing or what my weighing scale says, I will receive love. My home is still not one. Maybe someday."
"If you could do something today, try to be someone's safespace. And count your own blessings of people in your life who don't care about the kgs fluctuating but the smiles on your face," she added.
She shared these notes in the form of pictures captioning the post with, "I hope I am someone’s safe space."
A lot of people took to the comments section and expressed their love for speaking her heart out. Raja Kumari wrote, "You are beautiful and worthy!". Another user said, "I relate so much esp with the second slide. I have also avoided meeting people who I feel will comment on my appearance. I recently also had a conversation at home about being mindful around commenting on mine and anyone’s appearance"
Previously, in an interview with ABP Live, Dolly Singh spoke about never shying away from showing her true self on social media.
She said, "I have noticed that being honest with my audience has had a positive impact. Their support and kind words have boosted my confidence. They provide encouragement even about things I used to feel insecure about, like my teeth or my body frame. Sometimes, their feedback has been helpful, which is why I believe it's only fair to approach them with honesty in return. I don't shy away from sharing things with them anymore. It took time, and maybe I was initially embarrassed to talk about where I come from, but gradually, I realized that my audience is kind and supportive, and they have my back."