I genuinely need people to get over others not showering everyday. I’m sorry not everyone is able to take the best care of their hygiene but it’s for so many reasons and you need to get over yourself and have some compassion.
Sometimes people can’t shower or take care of their hygiene because of mental health and it stops them from being motivated to take care of themselves. Sometimes people have bad sensory issues around the feeling of water or smells in their bathroom. Sometimes people’s family’s can’t shower often or at all for any reason. All of these reasons are valid and honestly can suck.
For me? I often can’t shower, wash my face, or brush my teeth for *Days* because I am stuck at my neglectful father’s house. He keeps his room locked which is where the only working shower in the house is, if we do go in often times it reeks of smoke and it’s completely covered in trash, cigarette ash, and mysterious substances. That’s just the reality of it and it fucking sucks. This is my life, this is why I despise living with him when I have to and this is why my hygiene or things I wear are neglected and can smell.
Please, before you start to call someone gross, dirty, distrusting, or start shaming them for not showering think about this. If you see someone struggling with hygiene and stuff, maybe reach out to them and talk, offer them productions if they need it like deodorant, soap, period products, or anything else they ask for or say they need. Just don’t go “hey smelly I noticed your gross do you need help?” Just be kind to them and if they need it or ask for it help.
That’s it, I’m tired and trapped at my fathers house for the next few days and this is just what was running through my head
