Isang paalala sa sarili matapos ang naranasang pamba-bodyshame noon ang laman ng kamakailang social media post ni pageant veteran at Miss Universe Philippines 2023 official candidate na si Pauline Amelinckx.
Aniya, mas matatag na loob ang bitbit niya ngayon kung ikukumpara sa dati niyang kondisyon.
“Getting thru bodyshaming was tough. in many ways it did affect my mental health and my self/body image. I tried to avoid the comment section everytime I would post (which is more tricky than you think) or even not want to post. But that would mean im giving in and letting external voices set my capacities and my worth,” sey ni Pauline kalakip ang kaniyang larawan suot ang two-piece swimwear.
“But I recently read this: Avoidance feeds anxiety. So instead of avoiding the comment section, I now actively try to accept the fact that everyone will have their opinion (which they are entitled to!) but to also let my mindset and self-worth be stronger than others' opinions, 🙏🏼” dagdag niya habang mananatiling nagpapatuloy aniya ang proseso ng “self-worth, self-acceptance and self-love.”
“But that commitment to yourself, that self-love, will allow you to evolve and transform into a stronger individual 💪🏼 let the voice in your head be the kindest, 💙” pagtatapos ng Boholana-Belgian beauty.
Noong 2022, matatandaan ang trending na sagot ni Pauline na sumentro rin sa parehong tema.
Matalas na sagot ng beauty queen noon, “The life-changing decision that I’ve made is to join Miss Universe Philippines again, despite being bashed before for my body, being doubted by people. I found strength in myself. And this story can be a testament for other people to draw strength from, too. That a second chance can be just as sweet, and you can still achieve your ultimate a second time around.”
Sa ikatlong pagkakataon, masusungkit na kaya ni Pauline sa wakas ang inaasam na korona?
Matatandaang unang nagpamalas ang Boholona beauty ng kaniyang ganda at talino sa Miss Universe 2020 pageant kung saan siya ang itinanghal na third runner-up.
Noong 2022 lang, pumangatlo si Pauline nang tanghaling Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 kung saan si Celeste Cortesi ang itinanghal na titleholder.
