Why would someone call you names as 'Medusa' regularly?

[Anonymous]

So, I have type 2B wavy hair. In my entire class, I'm the only one with prominent curls. I love my hair. However there's a group of guys in my class who call me names in my face and even behind my back. They call me 'Medusa', the mythical character that has snakes growing on her head.

Besides, my ethnicity is naturally brown and I am brown too but of a light shade, sort of glowy light wheat. I have many times been mistaken as a mixed race person though my skin, no matter how light it is, a bit different from white skin. It's a desirable trait in my community. These boys also comment on my skin tone and say that I'm scary and ghastly. But I can't say anything against their skin tone since it would immediately be considered colorism.

What can I do? This is seriously affecting my self image.

[Oliverlogan263]

That really sucks that those guys are always hassling you like that. Calling you Medusa and mocking your hair and skin is super lame and uncalled for.

It sounds like they're just insecure about themselves and trying to put you down to feel bigger. Don't listen to their stupid comments - there's nothing wrong with how you look, they're the ones with the problem.

My advice would be to stand up to them next time. Tell them straight, "Cut it out with the dumb names, it's not funny anymore." You don't even have to yell - just say it confidently so they know you mean business.

If they keep it up after that, I'd tell the teacher. You don't deserve to feel bad about yourself because of their immaturity. And maybe start hanging out with other friends more - don't give them the satisfaction of knowing it bothers you.

Just keep being proud of who you are. Your hair and skin are beautiful, luv! Don't let a couple haters ruin that for you. You got this!

[Nikki1989]

Some men are very childish. Just brush it off.