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I Am Beautiful.

I've always had self-esteem issues. I got in the nasty habit of saying really mean things to myself.
I hate to admit it, but I did the typical things som...
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I've always had self-esteem issues. I got in the nasty habit of saying really mean things to myself.
I hate to admit it, but I did the typical things someone with low self esteem would do. I would purposefully say negative things about myself in front of others hoping for some sort of affirmation that I was wrong and that I was beautiful, smart, or skinny. During the darkest times of my low self-esteem I would self harm... I hated myself that much.

At that point I promised myself I needed to change. I left positive notes for myself on my mirror or somewhere I would see it and seeked professional help. And 3 years later, I can finally say that I AM beautiful, inside and out.
<b&bt;And you are too.<-b&bt;
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42 Comments |
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions October 17, 2012
nice
iBurn
 
iBurn November 02, 2012
Excellent capture and good lighting and looks great in b&w
jleiweke
 
jleiweke February 19, 2013
Congrats!
Rafal_Antoniuk
 
Rafal_Antoniuk February 19, 2013
You are beautiful, no question about that! ... and this is very nice work! Congrats!
melissa3339
 
melissa3339 February 19, 2013
Touching story... You are beautiful and so is your photo! Congrats~
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 February 19, 2013
Wonderful story - very encouraging. Beautiful capture! Congrats!
akhtarkhan
 
akhtarkhan February 19, 2013
You are so beautiful.......100% and no doubt about it. Stay positive and be happy. Fabulous self portrait abstract full of emotions and an hint of creative touch. Presentation in B&W........brilliant choice.Well done.
akhtarkhan
 
akhtarkhan February 19, 2013
Congrats on the feature.
mailsmc
 
mailsmc February 19, 2013
Great message and shot! Congrats on your feature!
catini
 
catini February 19, 2013
Very nice, congrats on your feature!
VivienneB
 
VivienneB February 19, 2013
great shot
NiteL
 
NiteL February 19, 2013
You're beautiful.. No matter what they say.. =D
rugbyguy444
 
rugbyguy444 February 19, 2013
Great photo! love the idea
iceman2
 
iceman2 February 19, 2013
Congrats!
lisawiza
 
lisawiza February 19, 2013
great image well executed, congrats
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet February 19, 2013
yes you are. nice concept, congrats
rturnbow Ultimate
 
rturnbow February 19, 2013
Well done, in both the image and in your life. Congrats on the feature!
Redjule Platinum
 
Redjule February 19, 2013
Wonderful message, beautiful lady! Congrats on the feature :)
SusiStroud Platinum
 
SusiStroud February 19, 2013
Yes, Beautiful!!! Congratulations on your Feature!
rebecamello
 
rebecamello February 19, 2013
Wonderful work ! Congrats !!!
tessolivia
 
tessolivia February 19, 2013
Thank you so much guys!!! I'm so honored and excited that I won Feature!!! Thank you all!
Jewel
 
Jewel February 19, 2013
Beautiful! Congratulations on your feature!
NaturalExposure
 
NaturalExposure February 19, 2013
very nice
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta February 19, 2013
Lovely self-portrait & mono suits it very well. A touching story & I'm pleased that you feel much better about yourself now. Congrats.
sunsetnurveins
 
sunsetnurveins February 19, 2013
Thank you for this image and your story!
Mar
 
Mar February 19, 2013
Beautiful capture. Congratulations on your feature........Mar
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter February 19, 2013
Beautiful work. Congrats on your feature. - Jake
snowdon PRO
 
snowdon February 20, 2013
Congratulations on your feature. Like the positive message on your neck.
mariewheeler
 
mariewheeler February 20, 2013
wow very stunning shot and congrats
Inmar
 
Inmar February 20, 2013
Congratulations, really beautiful!!
Carli
 
Carli February 20, 2013
gorgeous shot! congrats :D
safirahishami
 
safirahishami February 20, 2013
awesome shot! ur self portrait? great. congrats :))
RachelFlint
 
RachelFlint February 21, 2013
Love the pic....love the meaning....Wonderful! :-)
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions February 22, 2013
congrats
carolashdown
 
carolashdown February 23, 2013
touching!
CanadianOutlaw
 
CanadianOutlaw February 23, 2013
Very Powerful ! Congrats !
GordonD
 
GordonD February 25, 2013
Well said ! and i hear not a whisper of disagreement from anywhere on planet earth!!! so that is that, without a shadow of doubt! You are :)
jesusfreak3520
 
jesusfreak3520 March 05, 2013
Great inspirational shot. Congrats on the feature!
tlcfriendlyredhead
 
tlcfriendlyredhead March 26, 2013
props on the shot and self work u did
Douglas_Kelley PRO+
 
Douglas_Kelley May 23, 2013
Great shot ( if you just need to here the truth you just have to ask those who love you ) **** Vote
bijoux
 
bijoux June 17, 2013
Great shot !
BrunoHeeb PRO
 
BrunoHeeb January 13, 2015
love your style ,amazing shot
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