Tired of being ignored and judged, The Fat Squad was formed as a community advocating for fat people

(from left) Ratnadevi, Farizah and Jaskirath have found support, acceptance and friendship in The Fat Squad, the community they co-founded for fat people. - Photo: The Fat Squad

Every time she steps out of her home – whether it is to go to work, the mall or the park – Farizah Ahmad is filled with trepidation. As a fat person, Farizah says the outside world is daunting and cruel.

When she’s outside, people take photos or videos of her, laugh at her or even approach her to ask her about her weight.