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this photograph is to show the image many of us see when we look at ourselves in the mirror despite what others may tell us
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ThatGirlOverthere said...
Oct. 29, 2011 at 11:32 am:

I used to be one of thoose girls.

I used to despise my skin.

I used to feel so bad as way you do.

 But one day I decided: NO. I'm entitled to feel pretty, no mater what others think of my look. I deserve to love my face and my body, even if I look ugly or hedious to others. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, because I built my self-esteem and I forced myself to like what's in the mirror, so now if someone says I'm ugly, I proudly say: FINE, th... (more »)

 
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Savi101 said...
Jan. 23, 2011 at 11:59 pm:
This is really sad but true. Most girls do feel this way and I'm one of them. Any that don't see these things are one of the lucky ones.
 
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Jan. 25, 2011 at 2:14 pm :
thank you for your comment! it is sad. i often feel this way about myself which is what inspired the idea. i wanted the girl to be leaving the mirror to show how many of us walk away seeing those things in ourself. thats why she is wearing a dress as well, to show that even when we wear our "nicest" clothes we still may feel that way
 
Savi101 replied...
Jan. 25, 2011 at 5:13 pm :
I feel that way sometimes as well, and yeah it's so true.
 
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