24/06/2025
"Uy, may pimples ka na."
"Hindi ka naman dati tinutubuan, bakit ngayon meron?"
"Anong nangyari sa mukha mo?"
I used to be conscious about how I looked.
Every day, I made sure I looked good before stepping out, full makeup on. Because I was ashamed.
Ashamed of what people might say.
Ashamed that one blemish could make me “less” beautiful.
Ashamed that my appearance didn’t match the standard I thought I had to maintain.
That was me a year ago.
But then came the sleepless nights, the heavy layers of makeup, the skipped skincare routines.
And slowly but surely...pimples began to show.
My skin changed… and so did I.
Today, I no longer hide behind filters or foundation.
I no longer seek validation from people who only see the surface.
I no longer shrink away when imperfections show.
Because I’ve learned that flaws don’t make me less. They make me real.
I love myself, even with breakouts, bare face, and all.
And to all my growthmates out there, you are still beautiful, even with a pimple.🫶🏻
