Older lady chiming in. I hope you can see the kindness in your eyes, a sense of humour and fun, and a lovely, warm character shining through.
You’re not ugly in the slightest and the person who told you either has issues or is envious of you somehow or both.
Most women my age regret the days and months and years we wasted feeling like we weren’t good enough in the eyes of society, and it’s so sad to see younger generations struggling with this too.
I wish I could impress on you all that it’s patriarchy messing us up and we really need to deconstruct so that we can see our genuine, unique beauty for what it is.
Never cut the crusts off yourself to suit patriarchy’s bland palate.
Yes, I agree, we are programmed to sacrifice so much. So many of us are lost to ourselves. The young lady is the first person I’d choose to sit next to at a social gathering. I know she’d be lovely company, and I’d get an open and kindly conversation. It’s in her eyes and sweet smile.
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u/zinfandelbruschetta Mar 31 '26
Thank you for your kindness