To endless comparisons and self-hate
Why are we so desperate to be like everyone else? To look like everyone else? Why do we compare ourselves to the ones we see online? Why do we despise our imperfections? Growing up, society was not gentle in reminding me that I have flaws and that I should change to be accepted and loved. I have thick, wavy hair, big cheeks, flat boobs, and tan skin. I’m also not tall enough to be considered a model, a goddess, and so on. We pressure ourselves to conform to society and its unrealistic standards. And to tell you the truth, it’s draining trying to be everyone else. With the latest trends and beauty products emerging every day, it's hard to keep up. The first instance in which I was criticized was by my ex-boyfriend. Back in 2015, my best friends were my pedal shorts, jeans, shoes, and t-shirt. You rarely see me in crop tops, off-shoulders, or skirts! The young me was pressured to be beautiful and be socially accepted. I lost myself in trying to be everyone else. I don’t know what I l...