“I’m not sure if or when I’ll be able to accept my skin as it is. It’s problematic. It scars easily, it’s painful,” she continued. “But I am hoping that someday I can feel beautiful even if I’m having a breakout.”
She also explained why she felt being so open about her struggle was important. She said, “I feel the need to talk about my struggle with acne. Because maybe if I normalize my skin, more people… including myself… will be able to feel okay about their skin. My breakouts don’t define me. To anyone out there who feels embarrassed or ashamed by breakouts… I feel you. We have each other so let’s get through this acne experience together.”
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