This memoir explores the author's journey of navigating societal pressures and personal insecurities around physical appearance. Growing up, the author faced constant reminders from her mother and others that she had to "work harder" to look presentable, due to perceived flaws like thin hair and bad teeth.
The author reflects on how these experiences shaped her self-perception and relationship with beauty. She recounts feeling excluded from the narrow definition of "pretty" that was often imposed on her and other girls. Over time, the author has come to reject the notion that there is a singular standard of beauty, and has embraced her unique features and personal sense of self-worth.
The memoir highlights the author's winding path to finding confidence and self-acceptance, challenging the idea that one's value is solely determined by physical appearance. It serves as a powerful testament to the importance of redefining beauty on one's own terms and not letting societal expectations dictate one's sense of self.
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by Karen Lunde 게시일 medium.com 05-07-2024
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