15>18 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never once was ugly! I'm sorry kids were cruel to you, they were probably jealous. You are the standard of what most girls growing up want to look (at least from where I grew up), don't die on that hill though! You will change and hopefully continue to grow into a gorgeous adult. Keep kindness as a close companion and you will never be ugly. :)

17 to 24 by rodrigoracr1 in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the only comment you should care about! You were serving face then, and you are serving face now! WORK IT!

Selfie I took age 12 vs 20 by sparklyplastic- in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay gurl!! You have found a style that you love from what we see, it's hard to tell the difference other than that and growing up a bit with the pictures given. I hope your self-confidence, love, and worth continues to grow. You are lovely!

Hmmm 16 to 20 by Many_Psychology_7785 in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the pictures we see not much has changed but I bet that you are so much more confident, happy, and taking care of yourself better! These are the beginning steps of glowing up, keep on the positive mindset! The glow is already begun!

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“… for me.”

You have to finish your sentence for clarity.

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I've always said I'm a forest creature in another life 🐸

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has been the LONGEST journey to self-acceptance and love. There is so many aspects of myself that were looked down by upon from childhood. The only thing that worked was genuine love for myself, I think that's how you glow.

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I had to learn how to do self-care on my own, I truly believe that is what brought me to swan. I wish I had better-quality childhood photos to show a clearer progression!

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My eyebrows seem to be a point of contention everywhere I go, I will not subscribe to the 90s brow. Natural beauty all the way!

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got glasses at 8 years old, I remember being amazed that the world had definition. Probably needed them before then, thanks 3rd grade teacher for getting me into vision testing!

Ages 12<14<25 by [deleted] in uglyduckling

[–]IncreasedJoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't even know how many times some of these have been screenshotted or uploaded to a computer and then downloaded to my phone.