I was bullied in school and people tell me I'm beautiful now. I've lost a lot of weight since then and I'm now blond and wear a lot of make up.

When people compliment me on my looks, I don't believe them and still feel fat and ugly like I was in high school. I have a successful, but stressful job, and drink and smoke like nobody's business, which I think has contributed to the weight loss. Is that normal?

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

I was emotionally bullied in school. I find it hard to take compliments. It’s profoundly affected my life. I struggle to move beyond it. I have succeeded and failed greatly in my life because of low self esteem.