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This subject hurts me so much!...no really!
September 26, 2009
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When I was 19 I noticed one long strand of hair growing on my jaw line and didn't think much of it I plucked it out and went about my business.Then all of a sudden a good six months later I noticed my peach fuzz (that never really got my attention because you could hardly see it) began to get a little bit darker.I must admit I was alarmed at this sudden change especially as I quickly took a little flashback to the past in my mind remembering that 1 sudden long strand of hair that appeared out of now where 6 months before.I tried not to worry hoping by some miracle it would all go away and I could feel normal again.However as months went by I noticed the hairs got darker and thicker and then I noticed hair on my chest and lower abdomen;I sat there in shock beyond crying I felt so disgusting and ugly in a matter of seconds. My life changed that day and my self esteem took a downward spiral and has ever since.My life is consumed now with plucking,waxing,hair removal creme and threading. The worst is right now that budgeting is a must I cannot always take care of this problem and I will literally lock myself up at home until I can run to the store or nearest salon to have the hair removed, I've missed doctor appointments,dates,social events,weddings,you name it I won't go anywhere if the hair problem is out of control.And I'm not superficial but when you're trying your best to hold a regular conversation and all people can see is the hair on your face or even look at you in disgust well it takes a huge toll on how you feel on the inside.I've hid in the bathroom and cried just wishing this problem would go away.When I'm "all cleaned up" people talk to me and look at my eyes instead of my chin, guys will notice me and I'm so much more confident but unfortunately I don't always get to experience this...and it truly does hurt. I know there are people that go through much worse with horrible,painful diseases and disabilities who have overcome much greater obstacles;but I just can't deny how this situation has effected my life. I would be lying if I said it didn't.