Television host Atala Sarmiento found herself in an awkward situation on social media after posting a photo and receiving a critical comment about her appearance. The user told her, 'you don't look like yourself,' sparking Atala's annoyance.
In her response, Atala explained that she was in therapy learning to manage her anxiety and emotions, and highlighted the importance of being aware of the impact certain comments can have on people's self-esteem. In light of the situation, she decided to disable comments on the post.
Later, the host addressed the issue in her Instagram stories, deeming the received comments as irresponsible and insensitive. She revealed that due to health issues, she had lost 10 kilograms, and expressed her frustration over the criticisms about her physical appearance.
Atala shared that people often say foolish things without considering the harm they can cause, and responded sarcastically to the initial criticism by asking, 'Where were you?' mentioning that she was in the psychiatrist's waiting room. With a touch of humor, she concluded by stating that she had also changed her hairstyle.
