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If it has become too obvious, I have low self-esteem. I'm not gonna lie, I'm fat. Not horribly obese, I'm perfectly healthy (my doctor's checked) but for the most part I'd have to say I'm so-so on the happiness scale
. But I see all these beautiful women on TV, inmagazines, and in books that it just makes me feel so self conscious. Not to mention my older successful sister is soo beautiful and well I'm not
.Both my nieces and my family say, I'm beautiful but I just don't see it. I can't count the number of times I look in the mirror and try so hard to see the beautiful person they see. The beautiful woman I want to be. I used two base that were from my good friend ~TokyoLynn , I did make the one base in the mirror a bit bigger to fit. I hope it doesn't break your rules,~TokyoLynn
.I've done this whole thing from paint, including the background
. The girl in front is me and the reflection is what I would like to look like
. Yeah I know the outfit & make-up look odd, but cut me some slack. I've never used make-up at all before except for Halloween make-up. If you like please comment.Note: I've decided to leave it as it is, so far most people like the mirror effect.
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So many people can relate to this. It's a funny thing really, I can relate to it, but in a weird way.
Basically, I used to think I was hideous, and I looked in the mirror, like you, trying to find the beauty. Then I found my personality, and I was beautiful.
Then I started to physically blossom, and this is where it gets sad, because it went to my head, and then I got arrogant, and now I look in the mirror and all I can see is ugly.
You're better off the way you are sweetheart, I wish I was in your position <3
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Awwwww D8, I'm sure you're personality is as beautiful as you are in the inside.
And thank you for your kind words
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Thanks for your kind words
And thanks for your comment
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Remember that it's about what's on the inside that counts, not the outside. Some of the so-called "pretty" girls are so ugly inside it's not even funny...
I can totally relate and understand where you're coming from. I used to be so insecure(sometimes I may still feel that way) and I didn't think anything of myself. Either I didn't think I was tall enough, skinny or thick enough, wasn't as "busty" like other girls, etc...but, I came to realize that that's not what's important nor is that what people really care about. It wasn't until I started accepting myself and being confident in who I am that I started to feel happy with myself. Trust me, if you're confident(not overly though) and you project that, people will see it. Try not to compare yourself to others all the time or you might sadden yourself more...instead, try to be a better you, that way you don't have to feel like you're less or superior than someone. Once I started doing that, I felt 10x better. Remember that everybody is different and unique in their own way so trying to be like someone else for vain reasons is...blah. But, don't worry, you're not alone
You did a good job on the picture, I like how they look different yet alike. I love that blouse that the reflection is wearing and also the details you put in the eyes...very nice. Keep up the good work
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I don't really know what I say actually about low self esteem. But I guess you can't start like yourself until you accept yourself as you are
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Hey, I think both of the dolls are great, and if you look even vaguely like them, I'm sure you are as pretty^^
I'm a fellow paint user!! I think it's great that you use paint because I was beginning to feel like I was the only one... Anyways, it's a great pic.
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Awwww thanks a million for your comments
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Thanks
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Thanks
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I have bad self esteem and this picture was something I can definitely relate to.
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Awww well nice to know I'm not alone
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Oh, but the "real" girl, the one dressed in blue, look FAR more beautiful than the one in the mirror!
I won't say that beauty doesn't matter (I've spent my teen age crying and hating the mirrors, and even now that I'm 25 I'm still not happy about my body). but I can say that most of the beautiful girls in TV scares me in a horrible way. They look like plastic. The second thing is that if you look around you, you'll see many many girls that are not perfect but look beautiful. I happened to be jealous of girls that were not perfect at all, but look damn pretty :]
And, last but not least, every single man I liked, ended with dating/loving/marrying a girl fatter than me. ;]
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Wow, just wow
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I know exactly how you feel. Really. Also, I really like your pic; it's strong symbolism and '
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Awww thank you so much for you're kind words
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This is amazingly brilliant. Its a wow for me. You are very talented, and so many young girls feel this same way.
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I completely understand that feeling, and you know what, I think every girl thinks that at some point in their life >.> *hugs*
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Beautiful pic, great subject choice and wonderfully depicted. I especially like how you used not only the clothes but also the body language and expressions to make the difference clear. Also, what makes it even better, is that it's one of these things almost everyone can relate to. (that's including me, yes) It's always nice when art is not only pretty but carries an important message as well. Hope you're feeling better with yourself already or at least will very soon. I'm sure you're just as beautiful as your family tells you you are
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Awww thank you so much for your comment, I'm honored
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I can realate so much, I see the same when I see myself, While others say I'm Attractive/Sexy. I just don't see what they do. And hun this picture is amazing ^_^ you should be proud. <3
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Awww thanks a lot. I appreciate the comment
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totally know what you mean here~ it's often that we cannot see what others see of us *sigh*.. but i know that you can see beyond this
great work anyhoo
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aww thanks a lot
and thanks
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well, if your doctor says that you are healthy, then no problem, right?
well, you problem is that you are compraring yourself with the "pretty and sexy girls on tv or your classmates or whatever"
do you really think that having a "good loking" body helps you to live happier?? NOT! Everyone has problems, even me, a completly stranger for you xD
so, if you dont like your body, work on it, if you dont want to do it, be happy , just be happy
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yeah, I'll remember that
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have you a photo of your good self, for I want to see your beauty for myself not an artwork, but from reading your opening comments I'm thinking arghhh please don't do it, don't look at the superskinny half dead models, or the lying magazines, show me the real you.
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I know how ya feel...me being over wieght (well not too bad, but when I canpare to my friends who are thin it looks more than it is) and not being a social butterfly, I tened to feel alone and wonder what is wrong with me, same with the dating scene....
but this is really good! awosome job =3
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Nice to know, I have a kindred spirit in that department
Thanks and thanks for the
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=3 aww nP, it was really good =3
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I know how you feel. I live in a town where most girls are skinny and super pretty. I'm not exactly a twig, but overly heavy either. It hurts when I see magizines with super pretty models on them. But I know that I'm smarter than lots of those girls, and I bet you are too!
You can always use my coping strategy if it helps;
Take a magizine with a model on it and make her look for "realistic." I prefer mustaches and eyes facing opposite directions, but anything works.
C: LOL
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Thanks and thanks for the advice. I might try that sometime, sounds fun
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You're welcome. And trust me. It LOADS of fun.
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I know how you feel. I've had problems with my weight and with depression since I was about 13. It took a while, but I finally manage to lose some weight. But you know what, you don't have to be skinny to be pretty. Everybody has something beautiful about them. Including you!
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Awwwwww thank you for your kind words dear
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No problem! I completely understand how you feel. The funny thing is, I still have a lot of insecurities, but it helps knowing there are others who unerstand
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