I felt so unbelievably ugly for years. It was hideous. It affected my selfworth, everything. It was the bane of my life from 13 to 29. I grew my hair long just so I could cover my face. I tried everything, saw everyone, had years of antibiotics and nothing helped. Then, when I was 29, I was at the end of my tether. I went on Accutane, which is very strong. Your sebaceous glands dry up, you can't exercise, and you have very dry lips. But it was a miracle and it worked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes years of struggle with appearance and self-worth before finding a medical solution.
- In plain terms
- I felt ugly for years until treatment worked.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical issues deeply impact self-worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What affects your self-worth?
- How long do you wait for help?
Another view
Medical solutions aren't available or effective for everyone.
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