since a lot of my moots are in HS and/or struggles with their confidence re their physical appearance let me share something. when I was in elementary I honestly felt so beautiful and powerful being the only daughter of three & the youngest; my family treasured me. +

that changed when I went to a huge highschool - I was culture shocked to say the least. a guy started bullying me and pretty soon a lot of the other students avoided me. he'd tease me about my huge lips and small nose, my teeth, everything. he called me ugly to my face +

in front of our classmates. he did this everyday. I didn't have friends and I even ate recesses alone. my confidence plummeted. I didn't feel beautiful or of worth at all. but I got by, you know. in my second year I met my friends, I started recovering.

but let me tell you this. one of these days, you'll think, fuck it. and stop seeking the validation from other people. you'll find it within yourself. and once that happens, let me tell you, no one can take it away. you're beautiful. don't let anyone let you feel otherwise.

now I feel as beautiful and powerful as I did before, maybe even more. teenage years are rough, but they build who you are. one day you'll look back and see that all along you've been blooming.

I've come to love my lips and little nose and my teeth too. honestly. bullies deserve no space on this Earth

also lmao he really got his karma I aint gonna lie AHAHAAHA https://twitter.com/kouchoe/status/1254712645673840647?s=20