I have a problem. I grew up in a home with MANY problems, no male figures, only mom, sisters, aunts, female cousins...etc., It was also in a bad neighborhood, so I basically grew a tough skin in order to protect myself and stay out of trouble. The problem is that I haven't grown out of it. People see me as "aggressive" or "tough" , when deep down inside I am the total opposite.
Even the closest people to me feel that way (or so I've heard)
I know I shouldn't go out of my way to prove anything to people (and believe me, I've tried and I come out feeling silly), but it's driving me crazy. It's not like I dress like a dude or anything, I'm just a little more reserved and cautious than females my age, I'm 23 btw. When I do "dress-up" I get teased for being too "slutty" (by my own family, mind you.) I feel really confused, embarrassed and insecure, to say the least. I would love to act the way I feel on the inside, but I'm afraid of what my family might think (that I'm doing it to...
2007-01-19
15:03:46
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p00mkin
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