My Birthmark Makes Me Feel Ugly

I have a small, albeit disgustingly ugly, birthmark on my cheek. It has caused social problems for me. People often do not even notice it, but I allow my hair to hang down in front of that side of my face, and I usually hold my head down even when talking to people. I never make eye contact with anyone because I fear I will see their eyes drift toward my birthmark. I never allow people to take pictures of me because my birthmark seems to show up more in pictures. It makes me feel ugly, and I very much hate myself and my ugly, deformed face. Sometimes I wonder why God gives people certain flaws (because I do believe in a God, or at least some sort of supernatural force if you want to call Him that). I wonder if God knew how much a little pinkie-nail sized brown spot would affect my life and my ability to talk to people worry-free?

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advice from Guest2975406 | 05-01-2007 11:02 | E : 0 | S : 0
I have a scar straight across my cheek, which I feel very self-conscious about. Whenever I see people (strangers) look at my face, I assume it's not because of the attractiveness of my features, but the scar on my cheek. I hate it too. That being said, I will NOT allow it to obstruct my ability to live my life/do my hair/approach whoever I think would be a good catch to date, and neither should you. The only thing holding you back is yourself, not your birthmark.

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advice from Guest2975406 | 05-01-2007 11:21 | E : 0 | S : 0
Your birthmark is what gives you character! It's what makes you beautiful, and beautifully unique. Hello, ever heard of Cindy Crawford?

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advice from Guest3201965 | 06-04-2007 19:45 | E : 0 | S : 0
I have a scar on my face that runs from in between my eyebrows down my nose, on the little indent under my nose, and down onto the bottom of my chin. I hate it. I've had it since I was 4 years old. I feel so ugly whenever people ask me about it. But I've learned to live with it. It's a part of me. Part of the scar looks like a lightning bolt, which of course brings up Harry Potter. People know me by it. You should look at it that way. Large, mole-like birthmarks and the skin discoloration birthmarks both run in my family too. I have one of each. The mole one is about the size of a quarter and on my lower back. I used to be so self concious about it whenever I would go swimming and also whenever my lower back showed between my pants and shirt. Now I just think, 'what the heck. It's a birthmark. Who cares?!' So don't feel too bad about it. Chances are, nobody would think twice about it. Besides, if people really like YOU, they shouldn't care about a birthmark.
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advice from Guest932388 | 09-13-2007 23:20 | E : 0 | S : 0
omg dont worryt a bout~!~
my ex-bf has a huge mole on his cheek!! everyone makes funn of himm but he takes it in and makes funn of himself!! u could do that to!! and believe me..u r not ugly!!!
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