A short man has gone to great measures to gain five inches in height by enduring painful procedures.
Moses Gibson, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, suffered from "heightism" from an early age, and his 5ft 5in stature made it difficult for him to find a wife.
In his quest for a taller figure, the 41-year-old tried drugs that promised to help him grow and even consulted a "spiritual healer."
"It was my general confidence, as well as my confidence with the ladies." It had an impact on my dating life. I used to stuff items into my shoes to add a little height, but it wasn't much.
"People made remarks. They'd say'sh*t guy, you're short man' or make a joke about it sometimes, not in a harsh or hurtful way."
Moses decided he needed to do something about his height and began looking for ways to expand, including some unconventional techniques.
"I'm a strong, tough guy, so I was never depressed about it," he continued, "but I went searching to see what I could do about it."
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