Husband claps back at troll who described his wife's stretch marks as "disgusting"

Marie-Claire Dorking
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A couple has hit back after a troll shamed a mum-of-six for her stretch marks [Photo: Instagram/sharnyandjulius]
A couple has hit back after a troll shamed a mum-of-six for her stretch marks [Photo: Instagram/sharnyandjulius]

Stretch marks are a perfectly normal aspect of a woman’s body, particularly if she’s had children.

But that doesn’t stop the trolls hating on them.

Mum-of-six, Sharny Kieser is the most recent victim of the stretch mark shamers having recently posted an image of her stomach online to the Instagram account she shares with her husband.

Despite looking fit, healthy and happy in the shot, she received a backlash from a keyboard warrier who told her she needed to “photoshop the disgusting stretch marks out.”

Last week, I posted a photo of Sharny with her tummy out and a young girl said “at least photoshop the disgusting stretch marks out.” Here’s a new photo, where I’ve adjusted the light so you can see ONLY stretch marks. Enjoy, because I do. I think they’re beautiful. I think they symbolise the strength of a mother who brought 6 children into the world. Not just this mother, but EVERY mother. I believe that a body of a confident WOMAN (like this) is far more beautiful and sexy than the body of an insecure GIRL (what you normally see on social media). That’s not saying instagirls are ugly, they just lack life experience, they’re shallow. Not shallow like we normally say, but shallow in life, not yet interesting. But they will be, that’s a given. And I hope that when they DO earn their depth of character and maybe scars/stretch marks, they KNOW that they are not ugly or used, but beautiful and important and courageous. They are mums. #instamodel #normalizestretchmarks #beautiful #beachbody #stretchmarks #scars #mother #wife #sexy

A post shared by Sharny and Julius (@sharnyandjulius) on Aug 12, 2018 at 4:40am PDT

Thankfully her husband, Julius, had something to say about the matter, responding by sharing another picture of his wife alongside a touching tribute to her and her body, stretch marks and all.

“Last week, I posted a photo of Sharny with her tummy out and a young girl said, “at least photoshop the disgusting stretch marks out.” Here’s a new photo, where I’ve adjusted the light so you can see ONLY stretch marks,” he said with his post.

“Enjoy, because I do. I think they’re beautiful. I think they symbolise the strength of a mother who brought 6 children into the world. Not just this mother, but EVERY mother.”

Julius went on to say he believes a woman who has life experience and confidence in herself and her body is far more attractive than those who are insecure about “shallow” things like stretchmarks.

“I hope that when they DO earn their depth of character and maybe scars/stretch marks, they KNOW that they are not ugly or used, but beautiful and important and courageous,” he continued.

"How do I get rid of my disgusting loose skin?" Every single day we get asked this. Every day. Here's the answer: You can surgically tighten your tummy skin, just like you can surgically increase or decrease your boobs. What I'm more concerned with is the word "disgusting." Please don't say that. When your daughter has given you grandkids, are you going to tell her that her stomach is disgusting? Of course not, so don't say it to yourself. Whatever you SAY about yourself, your kids will BELIEVE about themselves forever. So what would you say to your daughter? "That tummy was the first home for your baby. It carried them, protected them, kept them warm, comforted them and fed them. The skin on the outside stretched. Just like EVERY OTHER MOTHER ON EARTH. Some go back to how they looked before, but most stay loose." Your stomach is not disgusting, neither is it weird or different. YOU are not weird or different. You are a mum. flat tummy, stretched tummy, loose skin, tight skin, stretch marks, tattoos, piercings, surgically tightened skin, C-section scars. It doesn't matter what your tummy looks like, it's FUCKING AMAZING! Every single person's first home was a mummy tummy. Our future is 100% dependent on a mummy tummy. That's a HUGE deal! This should surely be the most celebrated part of a human body. Not tits, ass or balls, it should be the mummy tummy. PLEASE proudly share your mummy tummy in the comments below. —- to join thousands of mums, just like you, trying to balance kids, life, fitness and happiness, go here: https://www.sharnyandjulius.fit/mum

A post shared by Sharny and Julius (@sharnyandjulius) on May 27, 2018 at 9:07pm PDT

And fellow parents, who follow the couples’ account for fitness inspiration, were quick to praise Julius for his empowering message.

“I love what both you and Sharny stand for!” one user wrote. “Its [sic] refreshing to hear a man speak openly about the beauty of a woman’s body that is not “perfect”. I applaud both of you.”

“I love this! It’s important for all women to see the beauty and realness of what our bodies can do and what we sacrifice for the most amazing gifts of unconditional love,” another agreed.

“Beautifully said,” yet another user commented. I’m still working on my confidence when it comes to my stretchies. I definitely admire your confidence.”

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