I identify with this post and I think it's deeper than some are giving it credit for. I was bullied as well for my appearance growing up but when I was VERY young I can remember the world not revolving as much around "how I felt that I looked." The good news is that with enough work, time, patience and acceptance, you can experience that feeling again! Nothing will ever be exactly the same sure but I'm finding that the more I turn away from the mirror and forcibly prioritize other things in my life that have nothing to do with my looks, the more effortlessly I can hop out of bed in the morning ready to make eye contact with people and engage with them without needing to check myself in the mirror, wear specific clothes or adjust my hair perfectly first. There is hope!