@CONFUSED GIRL SAID TO ONE OF OUR MESSAGES:
I want to know more for my body.And my breasts.I am 12 year old and my name is Nina .Help me!!!
OF COURSE I HELP YOU @CONFUSED GIRL.OUR BODY IS SOMETHING THAT WE OWN .HERE'S A TEST FOR YOU NINA!AND ANOTHER FOR YOUR BREASTS!
feeling comfortable in my own skin
By Crystal Bell
“What happened to your arm? Did you scratch it? Does it hurt?” People ask me this almost every day. I know they mean well, but no, I didn’t scratch it but yeah, sometimes it hurts. I have psoriasis (don’t worry, it’s not contagious), a skin condition that causes redness, some irritation and scales. Yes, scales. Can you imagine growing up with white scales on your body? It’s not the easiest thing. But in actuality, psoriasis is pretty common and it affects teens and even celebrities like model CariDee English and singer LeAnn Rimes!
I don’t remember how old I was when I was diagnosed with the condition, but the scales started to appear in the fourth grade. I had these dry, red patches on my elbows, knees, scalp and face. There were two scaly patches on my cheeks that would burn and turn bright red under the sun.
It really affected my confidence and self-esteem. I remember getting teased for my “burnt cheeks.” Others kids would spread rumors that I was contagious, and if they touched me, they would have scales too. It was awful. For months, I couldn’t even look in the mirror.
But the one thing I learned as I got older was that I couldn’t hide from every mirror and slip out of every photo. Running from your insecurities will only make people notice them more. So in high school, I chose to not let my psoriasis dictate how I felt about myself. I was a smart girl with a killer sense of style, and while my skin wasn’t perfect, who cares?
I consider myself to be pretty lucky. After suffering with the condition for most of my teenage life, the patches on my cheeks and knees started to fade. And even though I still have white scales on my elbows, that doesn’t stop me from wearing short sleeves. I don’t want to hide anymore. It’s my skin – the skin that I was born with – and the only skin I’ll ever have. If I let my condition get in the way of living my life, then I’m not doing myself any good.
While hiding your insecurities may take the immediate pain and embarrassment away, it doesn’t fix the problem. The only way that you’ll ever feel comfortable in your own skin is to be confident. It’s your best accessory! Because when you’re strong and confident, nothing – not a blemish or even scales – can get in your way!
I took the pledge to look in the mirror and love my body, imperfections and all. And you should too. I promise you that it will feel so much better than hiding.
I don’t remember how old I was when I was diagnosed with the condition, but the scales started to appear in the fourth grade. I had these dry, red patches on my elbows, knees, scalp and face. There were two scaly patches on my cheeks that would burn and turn bright red under the sun.
It really affected my confidence and self-esteem. I remember getting teased for my “burnt cheeks.” Others kids would spread rumors that I was contagious, and if they touched me, they would have scales too. It was awful. For months, I couldn’t even look in the mirror.
But the one thing I learned as I got older was that I couldn’t hide from every mirror and slip out of every photo. Running from your insecurities will only make people notice them more. So in high school, I chose to not let my psoriasis dictate how I felt about myself. I was a smart girl with a killer sense of style, and while my skin wasn’t perfect, who cares?
I consider myself to be pretty lucky. After suffering with the condition for most of my teenage life, the patches on my cheeks and knees started to fade. And even though I still have white scales on my elbows, that doesn’t stop me from wearing short sleeves. I don’t want to hide anymore. It’s my skin – the skin that I was born with – and the only skin I’ll ever have. If I let my condition get in the way of living my life, then I’m not doing myself any good.
While hiding your insecurities may take the immediate pain and embarrassment away, it doesn’t fix the problem. The only way that you’ll ever feel comfortable in your own skin is to be confident. It’s your best accessory! Because when you’re strong and confident, nothing – not a blemish or even scales – can get in your way!
I took the pledge to look in the mirror and love my body, imperfections and all. And you should too. I promise you that it will feel so much better than hiding.
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