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Anyone else ever feel like they’re not pretty or feminine enough? I’ve been feeling a lot like this lately and it’s really fucking with my self esteem. Tbh it’s always something I’ve struggled with, but those feelings are coming back again.
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Anonymous 1w

I used to a lot, and most recently I had a friend contribute to it by saying how dominant and masculine I was for not taking shit from guys and how I have an rbf to literally everyone we meet. I realized she was also dealing with the same issue, but instead of tackling it, she acted the opposite of me, being submissive to shitty dudes and then almost projecting her feelings onto me, but that isn’t here nor there. When I started feeling better about myself and confident, the comments continued

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

I think what always helped me was taking care of myself and blocking out my inner voice and external voices that validated my insecurities. I’d feel a lot more feminine when I put effort into my appearance, like makeup or picking a flattering outfit or my body, like eating regularly and drinking water. I’d put more effort into myself as a crutch until I feel good about myself internally to, for example, go out without makeup. There was a point where for like 5 years I couldn’t leave my house wit

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Without makeup in fear that I was “too ugly” to be outside. I started working on my feelings and putting myself out there more and meeting people that are nice which made me realize no body actually sees us the way we see ourselves. I always felt big and blocky and manly, but anytime I joke about it now, people don’t see it at all. It’s takes time, but I also liked to watch videos where women are speaking about how to find your inherent worth because it feels good to listen to other people who u

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Understand

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