Woman Is Still Tormented By The Words A Teacher Told Her Years Ago, And Says We Should All Be Kinder

One offhand teacher can stick for years, and Elyse Myers says that is exactly what happened to her. Long after middle school ended, she still remembers the moment a substitute teacher made her feel like her body was the problem, not the uniform.

Myers, who has built a huge audience on TikTok by sharing personal stories, says the remark landed hard because it came from an authority figure she was supposed to trust. The video revisits how that moment shaped the way she remembers herself, even now.

Her story has struck a nerve for a simple reason, some words do not fade when the person who said them does. Read on.

Her name is Elyse Myers.

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Elyse Myers has over 3.5 million followers on TikTok, and she is known for telling stories about her life that aim to teach everyone a lesson or two. Her videos usually go viral and have been watched millions of times.

One of her more recent videos spread the message about the importance of being kind and being careful with your words before you say them to someone, as they can cause lifelong damage.

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She starts off by narrating that she was bigger than other kids her age when she was a teenager. That didn't bother her for the most part, but everyone else wanted her to know that they thought her weight was unusual for her age.

Looking back, Elyse begins to ponder how bothersome it actually was that there were so many qualities she had that other people could have praised, but the only thing they saw was her body.

People were drawn to make comments about her appearance, but not about her as a person.

Elyse was comfortable with her body, but others weren't.

Truth!

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It's cruel how people always liked to remind her that there was something wrong with her body, even as a child. While it's easy to brush off these comments, they can still hurt deeply, especially when you are trying to be more comfortable and confident with who you are.

It's also heartbreaking to hear unnecessary discrimination and comments from someone you look up to or from an important authority figure.

This substitute teacher walked up to her and bluntly said this.

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She was just expressing her dreams.

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While we may not like all of our teachers, the things they say still matter because, as children, we tend to look up to them. When they make hurtful comments, those words linger.

Even though it was 17 years ago, Elyse still remembers everything and how much it hurt. She recalls him saying that she was not suited for a cheerleading uniform.

Met him for one hour, resulting in lifelong emotional damage.

That comment clearly stayed with her.

People, young and old, should take note of this.

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The teacher may have believed he had the best intentions for Elyse, but it was absolutely disgusting and inappropriate to say such things to a child. He left a scar on Elyse's heart, and 17 years later, the pain is still there. She is still trying to heal so that it does not affect her life.

This is similar to the AITA case where someone confronted a family friend’s inappropriate behavior at a gathering.

Now she asks people to be more careful with their words and to be kind, especially to kids.

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Despite all that, Elyse was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a cheerleader for the musical Grease when she was in high school!

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Take a look at what people have to say:

People had plenty to say about the story.

Have you?

Kind of creepy.

The duality.

Indeed!

Makes you think back.

Be kind, even to yourself.

Down with the passive-aggressive comments.

We need more kindness in the world.

Words can be so discouraging, so it is always important to never say mean things to anyone. As much as you may regret it later, the overall effect will be harder for them to bear. Kindness is free, so spread it!

Have you experienced a similar situation? Comment down your thoughts or share this story with all your family and friends who might relate to this!

Some words never leave.

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