I deal with self image issues each and everyday. Recently, I went to my hometown, and met with friends and family whom I hadn't seen in quite sometime. The most frequent question asked was "Why"? And all received the same response I always give, ' Because I'm finally happy with the skin that I'm in.' I anticipated to receive crude remarks and rude stares, as this is the basic nature of most people.
At the end of the day, it's going to have to be what makes YOU comfortable. Yet, remember whenever you step out of what society views as the norm - you will receive some opposition. But at the end of the day, whose happiness are you really pursuing?
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