https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:58:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131544 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:34:10 +0000 Minnie_Girl 131544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a long time I've had a strong sense that I am fundamentally the same person on the inside. Appearances have changed, I've learned more, and become more confident, but I am still the same person. I don't live with regrets or jealousy. I make choices by my own judgment. I don't begrudge my younger self for not knowing certain things or making certain choices. </p> <p>I don't think people change very much, they just find the courage to show others who they really are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131532 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:24:49 +0000 LuLu Mom 131532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It took me until I was around 24 to really be comfortable with who I was. I realized that even though I said I would, I became one of those girls who changed depending on the guy she dated. Finally I took time to find out me and what I wanted. When I started dating DH I did not adjust myself and he got to know the real me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131520 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:18:21 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 131520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It takes a while to accept you for who you are and be proud and confident. I'm still iffy about my weight. (which is normal i think) but I love my curves and what I've accomplished in life... </p> <p>After my son... I think that's when it started sinking in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131471 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:52:46 +0000 chopsuey 131471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>heck no. I was a hot mess til my early-mid 20s! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131461 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:48:12 +0000 Grace 131461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Nope, I'm like you. I find it amazing how much more comfortable I feel in my own skin now. And it's still an on-going process. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131443 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:37:45 +0000 Adira 131443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way. I didn't feel comfortable in my own skin until college, and then I stopped really caring what people thought of me and realized that my true friends will love me just the way I am. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131384 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:49:41 +0000 heffalump 131384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way. When I was in middle school especially, I wanted to be just like my friends. But luckily I realized that was stupid, and they weren't really nice girls. It wasn't until I got to college and started studying art that I felt like "me." People there just didn't seem to care what others thought of them, and they weren't judgy. So I felt like I could finally be myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131358 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:06:58 +0000 Alivoo01 131358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I was generally insecure and wanted to "fit in". It wasn't until a the past few years I began feeling more comfortable with myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131353 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:04:49 +0000 MissKitten 131353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've pretty much always been very comfortable with who I am, though that's not to say that I haven't (or still don't!) get upset sometimes about what other people think but I'm def. not one to try to "fit in" or change who I am just to suit other people. I think it helps, though, that both my parents are the same. They're just who they are and I grew up with the mentality that if people don't accept/like/love you for you then really, they aren't worth it! </p> <p>For years, however, one of my identifiers was that of the "bitch" and I owned up to it. It wasn't until recently that I really though about it though and realised I'm not a bitch as in one of those horrible, callous women to judge and snip at others, I'm just very firm in my beliefs and thoughts and I don't let other people disrespect me. I dislike how because I stand up for myself, I get labelled a "bitch" but there's really not much I can do about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131342 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:02 +0000 Andrea 131342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I have ever really cared much about what others thought about me. I never tried to fit in, if I did -great- if not, then fine. I haven't changed careers ever so I figured that one out early. As far as fashion is concerned, I feel like that is ever evolving. Especially post baby. What I thought looked good on me pre-baby does not necessarily look good post. It isn't even about weight or my size. Something about not being a mom and being a mom has changed my style. I do think I dress more conservatively post. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131340 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:58:24 +0000 Rosie Girl 131340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I still have some issues, but I think being married and a mom has really helped me feel more secure with myself. Plus I just don't care what others think anymore like I used to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-always-know-who-you-were#post-131332 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:53:53 +0000 mediagirl 131332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you always felt comfortable with who you are and how you are perceived by others? </p> <p>I swear I spent the first 30 years of my life wondering too much about what people thought of me. I didn't know who I was, who I wanted to be or how I wanted to look/be perceived. </p> <p>At 30, I guess I grew up and realized, I'm me. I wear what looks good on me, not what's "in fashion or cool." I do what I want and try to be the best person I can be. I have made some seriously bad choices in clothing while trying to find myself. :-) </p>