Hi Rantz Family, I’m a 22-year-old girl struggling with extreme insecurities. First, I intentionally bleached my skin because my sister is light-skinned, and people—including my dad—always seemed to admire her more. My dad has never told me, “You are beautiful,” which made me feel ugl¥ and unappreciated. One recent incident made it even worse. My dad turned to my sister and said, “That beautiful woman looks just like you.” Then he turned to me and said, “I told her she looks like my second daughter.” That moment crushed me. I bleached my skin to get the attention and validation I had always longed for, but now I regret it every single day.
I stopped bleaching three years ago, but the damage remains: severe stretch marks on my thighs, arms, waist, and legs, hyperpigmentation, dark feet, and discoloration. My skin looks worse than before, and I feel even more insecure. Someone suggested I start a skincare routine, but I can’t afford it right now. I can’t even look at myself naked in the mirror without breaking down in tears. This insecurity is one of the reasons I’ve avoided relationships. I’ve never been in one before. I just hope that one day I’ll find the confidence to love myself again.
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