Jessy Kirkpatrick, a 27-year-old body modification enthusiast, has opened up about the disturbing reactions they have received from strangers in public.
Living in a conservative state and standing out due to their extreme look, Jessy has been accused of being a murderer by some parents while others have ripped their children away from them for getting too close.
They have tattoos on their face and neck, stretched earlobes, and large nostril plugs, but their signature pieces are two silicone horns on their forehead that have terrified some children.
Despite the abuse and misconceptions, Jessy is a strong person and even understands why some people target them for their aesthetic.
Sinister Encounters with Strangers
Jessy revealed that they get sneered at, flipped off, spat at, talked down to, laughed at, and judged as if they are stupid or uneducated.
They have also been stalked around stores and have been asked how much they charge for their services.
Some shopkeepers have assumed that they are trying to steal, and some parents have accused them of being a murderer.
Jessy once had to wait outside a school because parents assumed that they were dangerous.
They have also had the Bible shoved in their face, been told that they are going to hell, and had random pictures and videos taken of them without their consent.
Social Hierarchy and Norms
Jessy believes that humanity is a social hierarchy and that people will always take every chance they can to push them into the dirt for being different.
However, Jessy does not let these jibes bother them.
They believe that people will always judge if someone is different, and they will smack labels on their forehead to try to shame them to others.
Jessy thinks that there is power in being completely oneself, not caring about others’ judgment, and moving beyond the insults of those who do not understand.
Body Mod Transformation
Jessy’s body mod transformation was inspired by their admiration for their cousin’s stretched earlobes.
They now run a website called Body Art At Large, where they offer tips to other people interested in making extreme alterations to their bodies.
Jessy has a large social media presence, but they have also been targeted by people trying to tear them down.
Despite this, Jessy believes that they look better now than they did before.’
They described their old self as looking weird and feeling extremely ugly.
Jessy encourages others to show the world that they love being themselves.
Commentary:
Jessy’s experience of public reactions to their body modification is a sobering reminder of the harshness that can sometimes be directed towards those who deviate from societal norms.
However, it’s also inspiring to see someone like Jessy standing strong and embracing their differences.
The power of self-acceptance and the ability to move beyond insults and judgment is an important lesson for all of us.
It’s heartening to see that Jessy has not let the abuse and misconceptions affect them too much and is continuing to inspire others with their website and social media presence.