Today, at work, a weird old woman came up to me and told me that it's okay: being ugly isn't a choice, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and that it's what inside that counts. She then hugged me and walked away. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I received a compliment for the first time from a girl. She told me she admires my courage to go out in public since most ugly people don't like to. FML
Today, at work, I cashed out a sweet old lady. As I handed her the bag, she looked at me kindly and said, "Don’t worry sweetie. It'll get better," to which I responded, "What will get better?" She smiled at me and said, "Your face." FML
Today, my little sister came up to me and said, "Aww, don't be sad. Even ugly people can get boyfriends." She then smiled, patted my back, and walked off. I wasn't actually sad before, but I am now. FML
Today, I was walking through the store when I saw a little boy point to me and say something to his mom. I was out of earshot at the time, but I got close enough just in time to hear the mom reply, "God says we have to love everyone, even if they're ugly." FML
Today, I came home crying and informed my mother that someone had called me a 'fat bitch' today. She held me at arms length, looked me straight in the eyes, and lovingly said, "You can't change who you are." FML
Today, the ugliest girl in school walked by me and said "ewwww". FML
Today, an old woman came into my store for help. Towards the end, she asked me my name. I told her while pointing at my name tag. She then replied, "Oh! I didn't notice since I was staring at your boobs. Much prettier to look at." Sadly, this is the first time I've been hit on in months. FML
Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML
Today, I was helping my elderly neighbor carry her groceries into her kitchen. When I finished, she sighed and said, "You're such a sweet girl. It's just a shame about your face." FML
Today, while working at the bar, I had a beautiful woman squeeze my bicep and tell me I was in amazing shape. Instead of flirting like any normal human being, I awkwardly said, "Thanks…" and then walked away in shame. FML
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Nojodas2 0
Awww she is so sweet!
hailphire130 0
What a wise old woman. Telling you the secrets of life like that. You should be honored.
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Comments (74)
skyeyez9 25
I used to get teased about my looks as a child. I am half japanese and half italian with green eyes. Mostly by bigoted jerks. Ironically, the former bullies are fat and disgusting now and I got alot of attention from males since high school. I grew out of my lanky awkward.figure by then.
fthislyfe 22
13: I was also teased for my nose as a child too. And I really hate people who do that. They don't even realize that children have feelings too.
nerdsgetmehot 23
#13 Some of us (me) don't grow out of our lanky, awkward figures or awkward looks in general. I'm 22 and still awkward-looking.
BellaBelle_fml 23
I don't understand why people make fun of other people's looks or bodily 'flaws'. It's not as though they chose to have a crooked nose or freckles, etc. Can they get it 'fixed'? Well yea, but then they would be mocked for getting plastic surgery. You just can't win unless you were born 'perfect'. Now, of it's something like hygiene, or lack thereof, or a clothing or hair style that just doesn't flatter them, then I can understand some mockery. Even then it's still kind of rude. It's all about how you tell them, people should learn and master tact.
larlarlauren 0
What!? From your profile picture, you're gorgeous.
ImInABox 6
At least you got a hug! Ungrateful much?
emerluvsu 6
Probably senile. Just forget it.
gemno333 8
Wow. Yeeeeaaaahhhhh.. I think I met that same person in my drive thru.
loserman67 36
Maybe she was talking about herself and needed a little human kindness - relax
NomOnShroomz 14
She's the next Oprah.
Btreasure 8
Awww how sweet she gave you a hug. Don't you just love the oldies
nerdsgetmehot 23
The elderly and children alike are known for moments like that. I wouldn't worry about it. Believe me though, I know it sucks! While at work, some kid pointed to me and said "UGLY LADY!" It was awful.
nerdsgetmehot 23
Why the heck was my comment voted down?
nerdsgetmehot 23
Seriously, can someone tell me? I find it cruel that someone would vote my comment down about being called ugly.
perdix 31
She's right. You know what they say, "Good things come in ugly packages." Ok, they really don't say that, but it works for me and it should for you. To get attention from the opposite sex, I have to be incredibly charming and shell out a lot of cash. (I think it's really the cash.)
TzzaNL 8
Here in The Netherlands we've got a Tv show where old people do stuff like this. It's pretty awsome