I’ve never really been into makeup. I’m 18 now (just finished my first year of college) and have only worn it for occasions where I’m dressed up and really should (dances, etc). I suffer from extremely low self esteem.
When I was younger I had a friend who wanted to play with makeup every time we hung out. I don’t think that’s bad, but she made me feel bad for not wearing it.
My view on makeup is that it makes me feel worse about myself. It is kind of the opposite of what you’re normally supposed to feel like with it on. The (little) attention I get when I do wear it makes me feel sad.. would someone have approached me if they saw what I actually looked like?
What hurts the most is my mom’s words. She often makes comments about how I should wear it. Or when I compliment my sister’s makeup my mom says I should wear that too. Or “I think a little bit of [eyeshadow, eyeliner, etc] wouldn’t hurt you”.
I suppose her intentions are sweet. It just hurts. I don’t think she means to hurt me. When I put makeup on I feel like I need to do it because others tell me to. I think I look better with it and find I look in the mirror more but I feel like I’m hiding behind something. How should I take my mom’s comments?
TL;DR: my mom says I should wear makeup. I have really low self esteem and feel worse when I have it on. How should I take my mom’s comments?
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