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VIRGO: They laugh off their insecurities by making fun of themselves before anyone else can.

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The rest of the world sees you differently than you see yourself. You’re not wearing the same set of lenses. 

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“I actually hate wearing a bikini – that’s the time I feel the most insecure. I try to avoid putting one on at all costs because it makes me feel extremely uncomfortable and just bad about myself in general.”

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No one likes feeling angry. It’s unpleasant and leaves you with a throbbing headache, flushed cheeks, and the urgent need to punch someone. So why do we do it to other people?

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The talking turned flirtatious. He called me his Lolita. Before I even knew how to process what was going on, we had both agreed he would be the one to take my virginity.

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I’m not vain. I rarely wear makeup, my skincare regimen is nonexistent, and I frequently leave my house in oversized jeans and a saggy t-shirt. But when it comes to my body, I’m self-conscious to the core.

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Be self-conscious in the way that recognizes that you have a body, which is yours to take care of. And be self-conscious about the ways in which you treat your body.

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1. Who are those teenagers laughing at? Me, probably. Yep, it’s definitely me that they’re laughing at, so the real question is what did I do wrong? 2.