I think the age you're at has very much of an impact on body shaming.
From about 14 to 19, I had acne on the inside of my thighs. I was terribly ashamed of it and hesitated to let it see somebody else.
But my courage not to hide it was rewarded and I learned at a young age what is important in life.
I have several Cafe-au-lait spots caused by the genetic condition Neurofibromatosis (NF) along with a bunch of tumors. I don't think she has that though. I can relate though to covering them up.
That doesn't necessarily mean you're not handsome. I had a dear friend with NF and he was very good-looking in my opinion. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose.
My bf was 28 though and hated the scar on my hand. Said he hated scars and that they make people less attractive. He definitely wouldn’t like me now that I’ve accumulated more 🤣 what a sad sack he is
Pardon friend, but scars are small bookmarks that tell stories of things that failed to kill you they make you SO MUCH HOTTER!? Scars are sexy, maybe your bf was just scared cause his mommy still had to help with his splinters at 28 idk? Sorry just had to let you know that 💗
I told my friend she had yellow teeth. That has stuck with her to this day. But I don’t know that I can speak to what was going through my 12 year old mind. Please remember my frontal brain was not fully developed yet.
That's what happens when decades of 'body perfection' is thrust upon people, be it models in catalogue magazines, to TV & movie stars, all made to look 'perfect', when there is no such thing as perfection in reality...
During the eight-year war, about 300,000 Iraqis and 4,600 Americans were killed. The United States spent $815 billion on the war, not counting indirect costs. Two decades later, not one of the officials responsible has been brought to justice.
I lost 60+ lbs when I was married. So I packed up the bigger sized clothes I no longer wore to donate. My husband commented, ‘What if you get fat again?’ I celebrated 12 years this year of being divorced from the asshole. And yes I did regain the weight but also learned to love my body as is.
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From about 14 to 19, I had acne on the inside of my thighs. I was terribly ashamed of it and hesitated to let it see somebody else.
But my courage not to hide it was rewarded and I learned at a young age what is important in life.
Have a splendid weekend, a reverent Memorial Day and remember to be kind to Brad. 😉
During the eight-year war, about 300,000 Iraqis and 4,600 Americans were killed. The United States spent $815 billion on the war, not counting indirect costs. Two decades later, not one of the officials responsible has been brought to justice.