Insecurities from youth (girl, older, family, problems)

[ktaadin]

How many of you still have problems with insecurities that have haunted you for years?

I'm 24, so maybe I'm a bit young to refer to "my youth," but if I'm honest it's amazing how hard it is to truly let go of a few insecurities I've had since I was literally 14-15 years old. My outward behavior concerning these insecurities has improved considerably, but my actual core beliefs and feelings are nearly unchanged.

Just wondering--how many others have a similar experience as they get older?

[Raena77]

Changes over many years. I speak my mind much more. And learned even if they are family they can turn on you.

[strawberrykiki]

I have some left over! I'm very different now than when I was a teenager. I was so shy when I was young...people who meet me now can't even believe that's true! I remember being really skinny and short, big glasses, braces...bad dresser! I'm 28 now and sometimes I still feel like that awkward shy little girl inside. Over time I've gotten so much more confident (and hopefully better looking), but I still flash back sometimes to who I used to be.

[rlrl]

well if i'm honest im sure ill be harassed and banished to the siberia of "beta male" status...sooooo, fughaddebout it!!!

[Pikake]

I was teased for having a big butt, which I still have in spite of my workouts. I have a small waist and a big butt

[dub dub II]

man, i'm like a walking ball of insecurities. i once got angry when a girl said "why don't you decide" because in my mind it was like she was accusing me of being indecisive (which I am, so it wouldn't even have been a false accusation). i snapped and said "what?, I can't think about it first?" really angrily, and she was like "wtf?"....