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To the Years I Questioned if I Was Ever Pretty Enough…

A college student discusses her experience with beauty standards and finding her self-worth.

Anonymous

Jun 29, 20232 min read

A photograph of a conventionally beautiful young woman wearing heavy makeup, touching her face with her hand, and making a vacuous expression. The left part of the photograph is torn away, revealing a skeleton.

Pale like a Victorian Child

A short story about a young woman who struggles with beauty standards and self-worth.

Jazmin Lopez

Apr 20, 20224 min read

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To the Years I Questioned if I Was Ever Pretty Enough…

Pale like a Victorian Child