The document discusses feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem regarding physical appearance and beauty standards. It expresses a desire to be considered pretty in order to gain approval and happiness, as well as unhealthy behaviors like starving oneself and excessive dieting in an attempt to meet those standards. The message suggests that true acceptance and well-being come from within rather than from achieving any particular physical ideal.
The document discusses feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem regarding physical appearance and beauty standards. It expresses a desire to be considered pretty in order to gain approval and happiness, as well as unhealthy behaviors like starving oneself and excessive dieting in an attempt to meet those standards. The message suggests that true acceptance and well-being come from within rather than from achieving any particular physical ideal.
The document discusses feelings of insecurity and low self-esteem regarding physical appearance and beauty standards. It expresses a desire to be considered pretty in order to gain approval and happiness, as well as unhealthy behaviors like starving oneself and excessive dieting in an attempt to meet those standards. The message suggests that true acceptance and well-being come from within rather than from achieving any particular physical ideal.
Wish I was like you Blue-eyed blondie, perfect body Maybe I should try harder You should lower your expectations I'm no quick-curl barbie I was never cut out for prom queen If I get more pretty Do you think he will like me? Dissect my insecurities I'm a defect, surgical project It's getting hard to breathe There's plastic wrap in my cheeks Maybe I should try harder You should lower your beauty standards I'm no quick-curl barbie I was never cut out for prom queen If I'm pretty, will you like me? They say, "Beauty makes boys happy" I've been starving myself Carving skin until my bones are showing Teach me how to be okay I don't wanna downplay my emotions They say, "Beauty is vain You'll only be happy if you look a certain way" I wanna be okay I wanna be okay
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