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I'm sure I would still have anxiety even if I got a bunch of surgery, and was the most conventionally attractive, cis-passing woman in the world; I think those are traumas that never go away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty and self-acceptance come from within, not from external appearances.
This quote reflects on the idea that external changes, such as surgery, cannot fully resolve internal anxieties and traumas. It emphasizes that self-acceptance and healing from personal struggles are necessary regardless of physical appearance or societal standards of beauty.
Themes
AnxietyBeautySelf-AcceptanceTraumaAppearance
In practice
Example use cases
During a mental health awareness event, this quote can highlight the importance of addressing internal struggles rather than focusing solely on external appearances.
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