Ever since the tabloids ‘broke the story’ that The Last Resort’s Sharday McAvoy grew up overweight, we’ve been waiting for one inevitable reality TV moment: the confession.
You see, when you used to weigh 120 kg, it’s very important that all of Australia your therapist knows.
Why? Because you’re obviously battling ‘weight demons,’ and those demons can explain most, if not all, of your behaviour. Especially with your romantic partner.
What’s important to remember is that fat people are sad. And even once they’re no longer fat, the trauma and shame of being fat persists.
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Such is the premise of Sharday’s most recent Last Resort counselling session, led by psychologist Sandy Rea.
Frankly, it was difficult for the show, and more specifically, Sharday, to progress without this crucial backstory.
She had to admit to her ‘weight battles’ in order to be cured. After all, the issues in her relationship (most notably, her decision to LIE to her partner about him not being the father of their child), stems from the fact she (rightly) hates herself for growing up a “fat little girl” – the ultimate failure.
On Wednesday night, Sandy Rea wasn’t going to stop until Sharday admitted she was still haunted by the memories of her fat past.
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whilst i agree the Fat little girl comment was too far (no counsellor is every going to be that harsh) i think you missed the point. She was bullied relentlessly and her self esteem is shot to shit which is why she needs Josh to boost her up and 'fix her'. She doesn't feel worthy of his love so she challenges it all the time to almost prove herself right (im not worthy of his love). Yes the weight was the reason she was bullied in her situation but skinny people are bullied etc etc etc and suffer the same insecurities.
Absolutely 100% agree with you
Unfortunately one can expect no better from this kind of show.