Alabama Barker, 18, is taking weight-loss medication.
She revealed this in a TikTok video.
The decision was made due to bullying she faced online.
Travis Barker's Daughter Alabama Barker, 18, Reveals She's Taking Weight-Loss Medication Due to Bullying
Alabama Barker, the daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, has revealed that she is currently taking weight-loss medication after facing bullying online due to her weight.
In a recent video shared on TikTok, Alabama spoke candidly about her decision to start taking the medication. She expressed her frustration with being bullied and feeling misunderstood regarding her appearance.
Alabama revealed she is taking the medication due to being bullied for her weight online.
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The author, E! News, uses emotional manipulation by quoting Alabama Barker's statements about feeling 'tired of being fat' and 'photographing like a damn ogre.' This language is designed to elicit an emotional response from readers and create a negative perception of Alabama. The author also selectively reports details, focusing only on Alabama's statements about taking weight loss medication without providing any context or information about the medication itself.
I'm tired of being fat and photographing like a damn ogre.
But as Alabama noted, she does think the comments aren’t 100% warranted.
Alabama Barker expressed feeling tired of being called 'fat' and 'ugly' online.
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The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It mentions the social media reactions to Alabama Barker's statement but does not present any formal fallacies in her direct quotes.
Alabama Barker John Nacion/WireImage Travis Barker’s daughter Alabama Barker is explaining the reason why she decided to start taking weight-loss medication.
Alabama Barker admitted to taking weight loss medication
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The author uses emotional manipulation by quoting Alabama Barker's statements about feeling 'tired of being fat' and wanting to 'meet people in person.' She also selectively reports details by focusing on Alabama's use of weight loss medication without mentioning her diagnosis of thyroid disease or her statement that she will return to her normal weight once her health is balanced. The author does not disclose sources.
I'm tired of being fat and photographing like a damn ogre.
She's always been very, very true to herself and she's really been bullied and people have come at her since she was really young.
