I Struggle With My Body Image

I am unbelievably skinny, with big ears and slightly dark under eyes. Growing up I used to always, and I mean always wear jackets and slightly loose pants whenever I go out because I thought they would be able to hide my body. I purposely tried to ruin my eyesight (yikes) just to hide behind my glasses. My classmates and friends would tease me, even my parents would keep reminding me of my weight. I became incredibly insecure and would even refuse to go out sometimes when possible. But you know what I learned years later? It's that it doesn't matter. So what if you have flaws? Everyone does. Being ashamed of them isn't going to make them disappear. It'll only cause you to lose self-confidence and have people mock you even more. I was born like this, there are things about me that I can't change. And why should I? Why should you? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Even if you're not pretty in somebody's eyes, there will always be people who will accept you for all that you are. I am happy that you were able to overcome all of that. Btw, I think you're really pretty!

I'm sorry to hear this. I grew up constantly being reminded that I wasn't good enough, and didnt look good enough because I was always chubby. Its very scarring, and unfair. Its hard to forget those harsh words. I'm 43 and I still struggle daily with self acceptance. I have healed a lot over the years, but the scars still remain. I really like that you have been able to work through it. So positive...🤗

Beautiful hair
Cute nose
Curves

Just plain lovely! ☺️

I’m sorry you’ve been told otherwise throughout your life. But those people were all either trying to bring you down or going by some ridiculous standard on what is considered beauty.

You’re gorgeous and you must never let anyone convince you otherwise again. 🤗

I think beauty is subjective in a person’s mind. To me, and I like to think I have a good eye for beauty, I see none of the flaws you point out... quite the opposite. You are quite beautiful. Thick dark hair, pretty face, toned body. Add your intelligence and big heart, you are a real prize to some lucky person.

I personally would not try to compare yourself to standards which no longer apply today. Each person brings something unique to the table. Embrace that which is you. *hugs*

Lol. When I was a kid and I wanted to go run errons with my mom and she'd say no you can't go and when I said, "why not?" She'd say, "because your nose is crooked and your ears are to big."

I always thought that was just some kind of funny saying like it's been a while crocodile but years later I came to realize that mom only said that to me and my nose is crooked and my ears are too big.🥺

Lol. Nobody can lower self-esteem quite like family.

Of course you ended up believing it after all that, who wouldn't. That's just cruel. I'm sorry you had to go through all that, but am so glad you pulled through it. From what I've seen, you look lovely, but have to say from your posts, your spirit is amazing. Stay positive.

I have always said
You can have the most beautiful car in the world
But if it breaks down and keep breaking down
The nice looks will be quickly forgotten 😊

💕💕💕
She clearly cant accept other types of beauty!
Youre v cantik cloudiii ❤

Don't you believe them. Is that your mum in your avatar? She is gorgeous.

I seem to recall differently, but sorry it bothers you.

Naaaaah your hair is on fleek, boi. ┬┴┬┴┤•ᴥ •ʔ/

I investigated and i think you're pretty hot if i'm being honest 👍️

You are pretty (and you don’t have huge hair, your nose isn’t that big and I’d bet you don’t have huge calves either). 😊

That's so messed up.

You’re freaking gorgeous so there

Moms can be jealous. Its crazy

You're pretty, and I hate hate hate it when mothers or parents tell their children that they're not pretty/handsome/whatever. Especially something like this where she was telling you that people were lying to you about it. Damn.