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[quote=amandbaac][quote=Anonymous]Awww, hugs to you OP. Mom of two teen girls who’ve been through similar.

Let me share my story. I was a late bloomer-one full year younger than my classmates and tiny. Often was the new girl as we moved a lot for my dad’s job. I was the new girl for the last time my sophomore year of high school and made the cheerleading squad over the summer. I also wore orthodontic braces for five years.

I felt like I really, finally belonged at a school and my confidence soared. Early in the school year, I was leaving school in my super adorable uniform, feeling great. I heard a guy behind me call my name-and I turned to see the cutest senior guy - the quarterback-and smiled shyly and expectantly! Wow! He knows my name!

Then, he simply said, “Natalie? You’re gonna look so pretty when you get those braces off.” And then he walked away.

I dissolved into tears-absolutely mortified and hurt and embarrassed. What an absolute, colossal jerk that guy was-although I can say this now at 50-but my reaction as a teen was to take this comment seriously and allow it to affect me.

Please please please try to dismiss this weird comment you got. This guy is a colossal d**k.

You are worthy and kind and sensitive (just like I am) and that makes you beautiful! You can use your sensitivity and even this experience to affect change! You’d never say such a thing to anyone and are outraged by such rudeness. We need more kindness in the world!

[/quote] thank you so much<3[/quote]

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