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I have this thing dealing with men of my race

I'm African American and grew up with a mostly shitty childhood. My stepdad made me think that all guys, men and boys are aggressive and not easy to get along with. I grew up, not wanting to approach boys my age. I may not seem like I am uncomfortable with guys, but it also depends on the situation... Like if a guy and I are alone in an elevator or in a workplace, I may feel uncomfortable. And I also try not to be around guys because of my low self-esteem and insecurities. A conversation may start and I would get uncomfortable because I don't want the guy to think that I'm into him and is trying to flirt with him. That's because I am unsure if the guy would like fat and ugly girls like me.
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uncalled4 · 56-60, M
But wait, what about what YOU like? What's in it for you?
Xalvadora · 18-21, F
@uncalled4 I am not optimist, so I'll always expect to get rejected, or get told 'no.' I always have this unrecognizable feeling that whenever I am around a guy, it feels like he doesn't want me around, even when we are strangers. Though I could have misinterpreted it.
What's in it for me? Not to risk embarrassing myself.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Xalvadora You might be projecting that negativity on a situation, but it isn't really there. Why don't you think guys want you around?
Xalvadora · 18-21, F
@uncalled4 Because I'm fat and ugly.
atlantic59 · 61-69, M
@Xalvadora sorry for how you feel. I hope things change from your perspective. Like the other wise woman said about someone putting nonsense in your head, that can have life-long misinterpretations
atlantic59 · 61-69, M
@Xalvadora you aren't either
You are lovely
-I just can't prove it
atlantic59 · 61-69, M
I feel an ugliness within that I know one score will make go away forever. But then I have to tell myself that that takes away all tomorrows. And a tomorrow still has a chance for something better