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Harassment

So, I work in a general store/gas station, and 99% of my customers are regulars. They all know I'm pregnant, and they ask me on a daily basis how I'm doing. There's this one older gentleman who, on countless occasions, finds it funny to call me fatso and poke fun. I'm 5 and a half months pregnant with twins, and it's my first pregnancy. I've never had high self esteem, so, honestly, it hurts. I'm out of my element and I've put on SEVERAL pounds. I know I'm beautiful, and I know pregnancy itself is a beautiful thing. But, even on my days off, I can't shake his words. I feel so uncomfortable and I'm so scared I won't lose the weight I've gained. I know these are all 'what ifs', but have any of you other ladies even been any victim of harassment or hurtful words? How have you over come it?
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5875748 tn?1431563003
I would get a shirt that says something like "call me fat and I'll kick your butt". Or I would tell my boss that you're being harassed and they can refuse to serve that customer. They are allowed to do that.
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9924471 tn?1419954420
You know you're beautiful and he's clearly an ignorant pig don't let that idiots words effect you
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