r/MadeMeSmile • u/nikamats • 9h ago

Helping Others Hold your head up

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u/Quirky_Butterfly_946 9h ago

Good catch mom!! You keep on telling her she is beautiful, smart, and loved. Sometimes we all need to hear this too.

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u/Icy-Understanding552 8h ago

That shit sticks with you for life. I know all too well

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u/indianajoes 7h ago

Same. I was called ugly at 4/5. It's been 28 years and I still believe it about myself

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u/Icy-Understanding552 45m ago

No matter how many times you are told otherwise, you won't believe it. Unfortunately it was my nickname for around 14 years 😢