Growing up with insecurities

Growing up I used to be picked on for not being feminine and was constantly called a man, fat, or ugly. This usually ended up with me having physical or verbal fights with dudes, because I would always stick up for myself through witty comebacks and humor. First picture was 7th grade. I had zero confidence, I was basically begged to be in the picture. I would constantly hide from the camera. Second pic was 9th. I was in a new school, so I thought about leaving behind my insecurities and starting fresh. I had some issues here and there with confidence still. There were days where I couldn't even look at myself in the mirror when others were around. The last one is me now. I've gained confidence in myself, by loving and caring for myself more. Im more free, I no longer restrict myself, and there's more confidence in everything I do. I made this post to share my mental glow up and to hear others story, because I know I'm not alone.