Supermom Reveals Her Foolproof Strategy For Shielding Her 12-Year-Old Daughter From Cruel Jabs Aimed At Her Facial Hair

A mom’s guide to surviving bullies.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• March 23, 2024

Childhood is such a magical phase; dragons are vanquished with sticks, fairies flit among the flowers, and the sky's the limit when it comes to imagination. However, as with every good story, there’s always a villain lurking in the shadows. In this case, it was bullies. 

These adversaries lash out with a ferocity borne from their own inner demons, and they really know how to hit where it hurts most. Among their cruelest weapons? Jabs at physical appearance. 

Enter Vidya Gopalan, the supermom taking a stand to ensure her daughter walks tall and confident. How, you ask? Well, by empowering her 12-year-old daughter against the stigma of facial hair, of course.

It all started with a personal journey. Vidya recalled being bullied over facial hair during her childhood because her mom wouldn’t let her shave. She remembered the sting of mockery all too well and vowed that history would not repeat itself—not on her watch. 

Now, she helps her daughter shave her brows and upper lip, not to fit beauty norms, but for bulletproof confidence! Talk about breaking the cycle.

But let's get one thing straight: facial hair is as normal as having two eyes. The choice to keep it or not should be just that—a choice, free from fear of ridicule. 

The response from the online community was overwhelming. Comments poured in, with individuals sharing their own stories of childhood bullying and the impact it had on their self-esteem. From unibrows to plump lips, it became evident that many had faced similar challenges growing up.

One popular underlying factor was maternal bans on hair removal—a decree that often fed the flames of bullying. But this proud mama took a different approach, and a chorus of support echoed throughout the online community.

The mom-daughter duo redefining beauty standards

You know what they say, teamwork makes the dreamwork. Brow game strong, confidence stronger.

Ain’t no way history’s repeating itself. Not on this supermom’s watch.

Joy really is the prettiest thing you can wear. A close second? A well groomed pair of beautiful thick eyebrows.

Cheers to breaking the cycle!

Defying outdated ‘mom-approved’ stereotypes, one perfectly groomed brow hair at a time

As a tween, who didn’t want to look a few years older?

Self-care, but throw in a couple of life lessons while at it. We love to see it!

Confronting bullies with grace: when they go low, we soar high!

Post-camp debriefs

Not a single bully in sight. See guys, a life tip that actually works!

Everyone is beautiful just the way they are. So what if you decide to make a few tweaks here and there? Beauty should be defined on your own terms!

Candid conversations on cosmetics, confidence and the beauty of personal choice—just a regular day in girl’s world

Vidya is not just a cool mom; she's a guardian against the dark arts of bullying. Her actions remind us that sometimes, the most heroic deeds are the ones that prevent battles, not just win them. 

Cheers to Vidya, the razor-wielding protector of innocence and self-esteem, teaching us all to go high, even when the world seems low.

Jesse