"Next time you see them or when you speak to one of them on the phone, you can say you need to tell them something: You need them to stop making you their punching bag. Explain that you don't find it funny when they tease you about your weight whether it's up or down. Point out that you never evaluate their physicality, and you would appreciate it if they would stop analyzing yours."
"DEAR IS IT THE END?: I'm so sorry that you are in this situation. You are not alone, even though you may feel that way. This is a difficult time for many people. Please do not isolate yourself. Pick up the phone and get help. Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or the National Hopeline Network at 1-800-784-2433."
Family teasing about weight causes emotional pain and deserves a firm boundary. Tell relatives directly that their comments are not funny, request they stop analyzing your body, and refuse to accept being their 'punching bag.' If they dismiss the request as jest, reiterate that the remarks hurt. Severe financial strain and prolonged unemployment can produce hopelessness and suicidal thoughts. Do not isolate; reach out for help by phone or text to crisis services such as 988 or the National Hopeline Network at 1-800-784-2433. Seek social support, professional assistance, and immediate crisis intervention when thoughts of self-harm occur.
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