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That article says the study they conducted was inconclusive. It also said there are counter-examples, and that studies also show shorter men live longer on average.
Society will run with whatever fits their narrative.
agreed-we have seen this time and time again throughout human history. taller people considered more valuable than shorter people, white people considered more important than black people, men considered more important than women, the suffering and death of human animals considered more important than the suffering and death of non-human animals. like heightism, racism, sexism and speciesism are biases and prejudices which attribute greater value to certain classes in order to exploit and oppress others. the very sad and disturbing part is than most people condemn some forms of discrimination while willingly and happily supporting others. i am reminded of a quote by Paul Farmer:
“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.”
I firmly believe that heightism will never change. It will always be there. Heightism affects men more than it does women, so no one will give a flying frack. The masses are okay with short men being disparaged and so any dung flown toward us will elicit an applause from the most of society.
I'd say Karma. If a woman talks about how "important it is" to have a tall husband, I'll reference this pic.
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Has anyone ever gotten limb lengthening surgery to grow taller or thought about doing it? If so, how did you get this done/afford the surgery, or do you know of any support group that may be able to help finance this?
Also, does anyone have any ideas on how to explain getting this surgery done to those close to you who have known you for years (friends, family, peers), so that they do not judge you negatively because of getting limb lengthening surgery? I am thinking it may be possible to help get some people who are close to me to help me finance this surgery if I explain this to them, though I am worried if they are unable to help me afford this surgery, that I will not have only explained to them that I wish to get this surgery to become taller, but that I won't even have the benefits of the surgery being completed.
There is still a major taboo surrounding Limb Lengthening surgery. Most who are not short would not understand why a man would put himself through the agony for "just a couple of inches". They don't understand (or don't care) about heightism, or don't think it's a big deal and would drag you through the streets when it comes to criticism. You will become "that guy".
It wouldn't make sense for you to share that with anyone outside of maybe family and on forums like this. If you are over 23 and your change in height from LL is significant, of course others will notice.
I read on an LL forum that a guy told everyone he was in a skiing accident and had to have leg lengthening surgery to "save the bone". There was one article in Details magazine from almost 10 yrs ago where the guy said he disappeared for 6 months and left his company. You're going to have to be creative if you really want to do this.
As for financing, save, save, save. Work overtime, find another job, or freelance. Whatever it takes.
I am not encouraging you to do LL. I don't think one should change themselves because of society, but you're going to do it if you really want to do it. Just make sure you do your research.
Welcome to the forum btw.