These commenters shared their sad stories about what it was like thinking they were “growing up ugly”. But Terminal Politics has quite an uplifting and true response to anyone who’s feeling this way. This is wholesome content:
Source: Terminal Politics
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I teared up reading this. My brothers told me my entire childhood that I was ugly. I was gross and hideous. I still have a hard time believing that anyone would think I’m not hideous. I tell myself everyday that “this is the best I can do, at least I’m clean and neat.” I don’t think it will ever go away.
This is what it was like being a Nerd in the 80s. Convinced there was something wrong with you.
I had Fat = Ugly pounded into my head for years. Generation X didn’t have fat positivity. My dad had it pounded into him, so he passed it on. [Even when he was dying of not being able to swallow, he was happy with the weight loss. Oh Daddy, what did your mom do to you?] When I got to college, I was so used to “I just see you as a friend” that I said it before guys could finish it. Then when some guys didn’t even say it, I was confused. What? You don’t find me hideous? 30+ years later, I’m finally seeing myself as somewhat attractive. But it’s not always easy.