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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!

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!

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!

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.

@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.

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...

After my son... I think that's when it started sinking in.

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.

I don't think people change very much, they just find the courage to show others who they really are.