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Jan. 29, 2021 – “You know what, I had one of those mamas, too, that used to tell me I was fat and ugly from the time I could remember,” Nichols admits in her own clip. “And then as I got older, I quit listening to that heifer!” Women around the world have been struggling with body image during the coronavirus pandemic, many taking to social media to share their worries. Facing criticism from dates, friends and strangers online is one thing, but many young women have revealed they even feel body-shamed by their own mothers. One such woman, named Monique, took to TikTok with a video sharing her own experience after showing her mum a new dress she bought. The clip shows her looking crestfallen with the caption: “Y’all ever get a dress then get excited to show your mum and she basically says you’re too fat for it.” It’s an experience too many women have had to face, but an unlikely saviour came to Monique’s aid with a video of her own. “I don’t know who told you’re not beautiful, but I think you are, and I think you look lovely in your dress,” Nichols continued.”You wear that dress however you want to. Don’t worry about what that lady says. Everybody else thinks you’re beautiful. I do !”Her heart-warming message has since racked up millions of views, and it’s not the first time Nichols has used her platform to share love and positivity. With over 640,000 followers, Nichols – who goes by @shoelover99 – may not be the typical TikTok teen star, but she’s definitely making waves. Whenever she comes across a video of people struggling with rejection, body image issues, or other personal battles, she does her best to share some advice and cheer them up.It’s not what most people are used to on social media, which can often be full of hate and trolls, but Nichols says positivity is more important now than ever. “The more and more I used the app, the more I saw just how many individuals were hurting and needed a little kindness to get them through,” she told In The Know.
