And then you have people showing zero empathy for Jyoti Amge, who, despite her dwarfism, gets flack for feeling uncomfortable because of her wealth. Just brushing aside her feelings because she’s rich is so thoughtless. She seemed hesitant about being picked up at first, but later became okay with it during her role in American Horror Story. That led to some discussions about whether it was right to put her in a situation that made her uneasy in the first place. Unfortunately, some responses were ridiculously callous, like, “She can go cry about it in her million-dollar penthouse,” and, “Oh, boo hoo, rich people struggles! Like, ‘I'm unhappy even though my dreams came true!’”
It’s crucial to remember that Jyoti’s dwarfism is a big part of this. She’s mentioned that she’s okay with being lifted now. Jyoti’s former discomfort with being picked up goes hand in hand with her dwarfism; that’s where the focus should be, and we shouldn’t let her wealth overshadow the real issue. Even if she was still uncomfortable with it, downplaying her struggles just because she’s wealthy is completely out of line. Yeah, you can criticize the rich for what they do, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore anyone’s pain. Everyone has their own challenges, and they all deserve recognition.