Nozipho Ntshangase

Growing up, I was always the "ugly" one. I was the one who got picked on for my big nose, my thick lips, and my dark skin. I hated the way I looked, and I wished every day that I could be someone else.

As I got older, I started to realize that there was more to beauty than what I saw in the mirror. I started to appreciate my own unique features, and I learned to love the skin I was in.

Today, I am a confident, beautiful woman. I am proud of who I am, and I wouldn't change a thing. I have learned that true beauty comes from within, and that it is not about how you look on the outside.

I want to share my story with you because I want you to know that you are beautiful, no matter what anyone else says. You are unique and special, and you deserve to be loved for who you are.

Here are a few tips for embracing your true beauty:

• Focus on your inner beauty. What makes you a good person? What are your strengths? What are you passionate about? When you focus on your inner beauty, it will shine through and make you more attractive to others.



• Be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not. People can tell when you're being fake, and it's not attractive. Embrace your own unique personality and style.



• Surround yourself with positive people. People who love and support you will make you feel good about yourself. Avoid people who make you feel bad about yourself.

Remember, true beauty is not about how you look on the outside. It's about who you are on the inside. So be yourself, be proud of who you are, and love yourself for who you are. You are beautiful, and you deserve to be loved.