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Height matters.
I say this as a very short man. I'm 22, mexican-puerto rican, and about 4'3", maybe a bit less, or 130cm. I guess it's important to say I've never been diagnosed with dwarfism, even though I probably qualify on a technicality. If I have dwarfism or not, at this point, doesn't make a difference to me. I'm still short and that won't change.
I think the first step for change is recognizing we want something to change. In this case it does no good to pretend being short doesn't matter. I'm aware my case is extreme but my height affects me not only in the practical sense like reaching stuff, driving, even most counters for different services and sales, but in the way people perceive me (even subconsciously) and the way they treat me. At school and at work I'm at best laughed at (with?), at worst ignored, dismissed, underrated.
This post isn't meant to bring anyone down, I'm not mopey about being short. All I'm saying is that it's important to be clear about we not liking the way we are treated for something to eventually change. But the first step is admitting it.
