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i used to look up to my friendsā older siblings and think wow i canāt wait to become as cool as them one day. then when i became a teen and i was so shy and cared too much about what others thought of me and the rise of social media didnāt help at all. but now i think back at the little diva i was and she would want me to feel confident, to be unique and happy and to keep being kind to others. her opinion is the only one that matters to me now
Feb 8, 2025
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i think now more than ever, we live in a society where it is normalized to judge others for not following the ātrendsā or āsocially acceptableā things, which has become a big problem for the coming generations. i think people should be their unique, authentic, selves and shouldnāt be afraid of such, because who actually cares ? i mean, yeah, people will probably judge you for it and say rude things, but people will do that anyways, so why not have them say it about something YOU know you love. as long as you know that you like it, then it shouldnāt matter what that one girl thinks about it, because at the end of the day, itās just someoneās opinion, not an actual truth. if you wanna dress all funky and different, do it !! and do so with confidence .
Dec 28, 2024
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I change my appearance multiple times a year. I cut my hair and dye it. I try new styles. I get tattoos and piercings. I try new food. I do things for ME. I want to find my true self and interests and each day I get closer to who I really want to be. I feel I learn something new about myself everyday even if itās small. (Iām depressed + anxious too and it can be so hard but I remind myself that I canāt care about everyone else and their opinions I need to do what is right for me. and no it is not selfish to do things for you).
Apr 9, 2025
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Iāve been in the same boat. Since I was 13 I became really self conscious of my appearance, mainly due to other peopleās comments, and then that was exacerbated from 16-18 during college because people got meaner for some reason. I felt terrible, and the lockdowns unexpectedly saved me as it gave me a break from all those people.
It made me realise I should only stick with people who like me for who I am, not how I look. Then ignore all those comments and ignore those people, make them feel awkward for saying those things if they do. Even if people arenāt saying comments, just think less of what others think of you.
You are what you are, donāt try to change your appearance just to please people who might not care much about you in the first place. Donāt let your appearance bring you down, ignore those annoying flaws and be more confident to outshine any imperfections you think you might have. Donāt be afraid to do things you enjoy and spend time with new people.
Ofc others may have different advice as my problems are either impossible to change or very difficult to, so Iāve learned to be content with how my body is, and just play with the hand Iāve been dealt (which unfortunately means Iām not perfect at this and for instance still wear more clothes than others during the summer). But Iām generally very happy now with lots of good friends who like me for who I am.
Jan 25, 2025
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in italy we give women little mimosa flowers bouquets to celebrate so hereās a virtual one for all of you i love you!
Mar 8, 2025
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i'm gonna break the news to everyone this weekend but i need to tell someone right now - i passed the selection process for a one year internship at my local library with the highest score !!! it will be my first job and i felt so bad and out of place in every job interview i've ever had except for this one, the people there were so lovely and were genuinely interested in me and my interests. i can't believe it, i'm so excited i could cry :'))
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everyone who knows me knows i love tea and has bought me tea at some point. my penpals always add a teabag to my letters too so i got to try teas from all over the world! i look at the tags and remember people and moments and i feel so loved <3
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