tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post5352455963969020509..comments2024-03-24T01:21:12.568-06:00Comments on Southern Mess: InsecureStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406496813559775013noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-9589403552652221842015-02-16T01:34:12.645-06:002015-02-16T01:34:12.645-06:00I am truly inspired from your write-up and sharing...I am truly inspired from your write-up and sharing this too with my friends and colleagues. <a href="http://www.ratedacnetreatments.com/reviews/exposed-skin-care-review/" rel="nofollow">Rated Acne Treatments</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977848492914623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-22768832606400660272012-09-06T13:32:23.732-05:002012-09-06T13:32:23.732-05:00I truly would have never guessed this was somethin...I truly would have never guessed this was something you deal with - you are gorgeous! <br /><br />After I read your post, I read this post on My Yellow Sandbox: http://www.myyellowsandboxblog.com/2012/09/skincare-miracle-day-in-life-of-mom-and.html<br /><br />I have not tried it, but couldn't help but pass it along to you in case you'd like to give it a try! <br /><br />Hope you have an wonderful trip to Hawaii!! Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501602274275326341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-80333944276324517332012-09-06T10:13:34.395-05:002012-09-06T10:13:34.395-05:00tell me about it. i still get pimples/zits and it...tell me about it. i still get pimples/zits and it always drives me insane. i'm like, i'm not 15 anymore.<br /><br />but to be honest, i never in a million years would have thought you had skin issues. your skin looks flawless to me.<br /><br />enjoy your trip to Hawaii ... can't wait to see all your pictures!<br /><br />xoxoFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614940560800247144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-62331760590027794812012-09-06T09:08:33.469-05:002012-09-06T09:08:33.469-05:00I truly know how you feel! I just went to the derm...I truly know how you feel! I just went to the derm the other day and she gave me a new regimen to try (if you wanna know what it is, email me!) but apparently I was using the wrong face wash and she told me not to use any makeup with talc in it ... so I need to buy new bronzer talc free, just a suggestion but trust me I know how you feel ... anyway you are BEAUTIFUL and you are going to Hawaii ... so jealous! have fun!!<br /><br />Ashley<br />Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656989626884666202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-27104459406634438542012-09-06T08:54:31.996-05:002012-09-06T08:54:31.996-05:00I am so sorry, friend, that you are feeling insecu...I am so sorry, friend, that you are feeling insecure about your skin. I feel like I have had the same battle and even though it is better than it has been before, I still have to deal with it. I can never relax and never skip a day in my routine. I won't tell you what to do but perhaps you might be a candidate for some hormone blockers (I think it's called Aldactone) - it basically blocks the levels of testosterone which causes cystic acne. I know it sucks to have to take medicine and doing things naturally would always be the preferred method. But maybe your dermatologist might talk with you about that. I hope you can find SOMETHING that works and that you start feeling as beautiful as you ARE.... because you definitely ARE!Meg O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00526598454211977192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-58258383331616830852012-09-05T21:58:07.090-05:002012-09-05T21:58:07.090-05:00steph you're stunning! but i agree, we all hav...steph you're stunning! but i agree, we all have something we're unhappy with about ourselvesKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00387917833470372070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-63867491501054079582012-09-05T21:22:56.571-05:002012-09-05T21:22:56.571-05:00Hey girl! You are beautiful and I never would have...Hey girl! You are beautiful and I never would have known you had bad skin. I used to get really nasty cyst like zits too for years and years. I took antibiotics for them and prescription washes from the dermaologist. One of the face washes that worked the best was called Sodium Sulfacetamide. It smelled awful but really helped. Switching birth controls also helped me. I think someone else said this too, but I stopped wearing foundation to work every day and it helped! Have fun in Hawaii!Linneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060631895885400983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-7126628870686846672012-09-05T20:54:57.328-05:002012-09-05T20:54:57.328-05:00I feel for ya because I totally understand where y...I feel for ya because I totally understand where you're coming from :-/ I went to the dermatologist for the first time when I was 10 years old and I've taken Accutane twice (at 14 and again at 17). My skin was pretty good for several years and was pretty "normal." It still isn't as bad as it used to be, but it is oily, sometimes combo, random bumps and acne, etc. Grr :( I wish I had some words of wisdom for you but I guess this is just to say I know how you feel! Hang in there...remember we are ALL our own worst critic. I have honest to goodness NEVER looked at a picture of you and noticed your skin looking rough. Promise.Jill @ Bluegrass Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692730431235510881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-60612776179325934622012-09-05T20:30:24.884-05:002012-09-05T20:30:24.884-05:00I completely hear you! Well ALL go through some so...I completely hear you! Well ALL go through some sort of insecurity. My biggest insecurity would probably have to be HUGE nose. I hate it so much and I wish I were rich and could get surgery on it. People keep telling me that it fits my face and that it looks good on me, but I will always be insecure about itRaquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00054133376255562118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-24808894728906290952012-09-05T19:12:26.526-05:002012-09-05T19:12:26.526-05:00I've had the same issues since I was 13. I can...I've had the same issues since I was 13. I can't believe I'm in my late 20s and have to see a dermatologist on the reg, take antibiotics for my skin, etc. I think you're beautiful and I bet you'll be surprised how many people of the same issue! Chessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646814576636991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-49502839367139636862012-09-05T18:12:50.472-05:002012-09-05T18:12:50.472-05:00I definitely know what you mean! Even though I hav...I definitely know what you mean! Even though I have been blessed with really good skin, my hair is something that I seriously cannot get over. I chopped it off back in 2007 and I haven't loved it since. It makes me feel so insecure! You are so beautiful!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067900758200189151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-25691803349997312012012-09-05T17:30:08.238-05:002012-09-05T17:30:08.238-05:00Ughh.. I've been dealing with awful adult acne...Ughh.. I've been dealing with awful adult acne for about 3 years now and I've tried everything.. Proactiv, using the clarisonic, and several prescriptions from the dermatologist. I finally gave up a few weeks ago and stopped taking the horse pills and using the expensive creams from the derm and tried my Proactiv again and it's working. So weird how it didn't work before but it does now :-P<br /><br />Great post hun! So much inspiration :)Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-1019639900985980342012-09-05T16:15:25.536-05:002012-09-05T16:15:25.536-05:00An amazing post S, thank you so much for bring so ...An amazing post S, thank you so much for bring so open and honest with us. We all have those days that we wake up feeling terrible and nothing makes us feel better and we all have some part of us that we are so insecure about... <br /><br />I think you look stunning - but perfectly understand the need to 'cover up' or work on your own insecurity! <br />xCaley-Jade Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883273703615634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-45379165747955434162012-09-05T15:45:13.779-05:002012-09-05T15:45:13.779-05:00UGH! I hate those days when you just DO NOT FEEL C...UGH! I hate those days when you just DO NOT FEEL CUTE. I'm sorry you're feeling blah! If you want I'll send you some of my skin but in return I want your abs! KRISTINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834615402630037792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-16178290520681502382012-09-05T15:07:39.021-05:002012-09-05T15:07:39.021-05:00I'm sorry you're having such a rough time!...I'm sorry you're having such a rough time! Those dang insecurities can really get you sometimes...I know they do me! I had a rough patch w/ my skin about a year ago. I was breaking out and NO MATTER what I did I just kept breaking out...so annoying! I even used Proactive and HATED it. Well, my Grandma has flawless skin and always has! She's 75 and looks about 62 SO, I asked her! I started using her products and I have had no trouble since. Seriously, love this stuff! http://secure.silkskin.com/store/index.aspx <br /><br />It can be a little pricey but they always do these great sales in July. I just stock up on it then :)! Hope this helps. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-15659019461255492492012-09-05T15:06:59.264-05:002012-09-05T15:06:59.264-05:00First of all, I'm not going to get on my pedes...First of all, I'm not going to get on my pedestal and pretend I have any magical cure, because I don't. In fact, I am a long-time acne sufferer and probably will be considering my mother still has crazy breakouts..and well..SHE'S A MOTHER! In any case, I would have never known about your acne. I don't know you any more than religiously reading your blog, but you are one of the most beautiful girls I follow. Inside and out--truthfully. Of course we all have that one insecurity (mine will always be weight!), but seriously girl, you are beautiful. You rock, so keep doin' what you're doin'. Have a kick ass time in Hawaii and don't forget to go to Poipu Beach right near Koloa Landing in Kauai (some of the best happy hours :)!)Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014247927131379688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-72744095459407692122012-09-05T13:33:25.918-05:002012-09-05T13:33:25.918-05:00You're going to Hawaii. Which= sun= drying out...You're going to Hawaii. Which= sun= drying out those annoying zittys.<br /><br />And this would lead me to my *skin problem.* The sun. Have I mentioned I have lovely dark spots that are now appearing on my face like an 80 year old woman? I think in Nebraska we call them "liver spots." Yes, I do. <br /><br />Once while getting a pedi the lovely Chinese girl said to me "you have makeup spot on face." Haha on no little Asian, that's just a liver spot. <br /><br />We've all got our things... Now have a good day :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514137261295386653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-58214242929095585382012-09-05T13:19:33.415-05:002012-09-05T13:19:33.415-05:00Not to sound preachy, but when I feel insecure abo...Not to sound preachy, but when I feel insecure about myself I remember this verse...<br />I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 <br /><br />And by the way you are beautiful.Megan Kuemmerlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967336441608019389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-61900927987445869612012-09-05T13:06:52.979-05:002012-09-05T13:06:52.979-05:00From time to time I get the large cyst like monste...From time to time I get the large cyst like monsters on my face. I have found from my derm that usuing this peroxide stuff really helps. I have noticed my face breaking out more while here in Houston than when I was back in Indiana. Stress can also cause the monsters. I suggest going to a derm if you have not already. There is also a Neutrogena wash that advertises it targets zits. <br /><br />Have a blast in Hawaii!!! So jealous! <br /><br />http://countryrootscityliving.blogspot.comLins @ Country Roots City Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863209228506347739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-1771774318227599752012-09-05T13:00:21.686-05:002012-09-05T13:00:21.686-05:00I think someone must have scheduled today to be &q...I think someone must have scheduled today to be "hate myself" day in bloggyland. I've read a few posts that are right with me totally feeling down today. Is something going on in the universe?<br /><br />But I didn't comment to talk about me, but YOU! Even though you know it's there and it makes you insecure, I have never once noticed any skin issues in your photos. You are absolutely gorgeous! I really hate that this issue makes you feel this way! :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-16272118724111516712012-09-05T12:58:30.829-05:002012-09-05T12:58:30.829-05:00I LOVE YOU and think you are one of the prettiest ...I LOVE YOU and think you are one of the prettiest little ladies I know. If anything, I can't WAIT to see that FACE again :) Have fun in Hawaii!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686775718236376614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-74409536027920558042012-09-05T12:57:19.097-05:002012-09-05T12:57:19.097-05:00I feel ya girl - My skin has actually gotten worse...I feel ya girl - My skin has actually gotten worse as I've gotten older instead of better!! You are beautiful and don't let it get you down!! Yay for Hawaii - have SOO much fun!:)Shannon Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375376107488798574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-80793581464567370212012-09-05T12:37:41.464-05:002012-09-05T12:37:41.464-05:00oh, insecurity how I hate it.
For me, it isn'...oh, insecurity how I hate it. <br /><br />For me, it isn't one thing but many. I am great at finding many things to feel insecure about. I actually just had a conversation yesterday with a friend about ow hard we are on ourselves. I don't know about you but I am way harder on my own little problems than I am about a friends or strangers. I still think when my friends have a zit or gain a pound or two that they are gorgeous, but those things happen to me, I instantly feel ugly and am hard on myself! Elissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934731243844442257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-75193398244331747312012-09-05T11:58:24.805-05:002012-09-05T11:58:24.805-05:00Maybe it's just the time of month when all gir...Maybe it's just the time of month when all girls are feeling down, but I wrote about being frustrated and I've read a few other blogs today that are FTTM with something in their lives too. I definitely needed the picture at the end :) Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997417822883882015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922169968197517205.post-81965400262513701912012-09-05T11:54:04.965-05:002012-09-05T11:54:04.965-05:00I struggle with the same problem. I've tried E...I struggle with the same problem. I've tried EVERYTHING too! And to make things worse, I developed an allergy to benzoyl peroxide at the ripe old age of 26! So basically I can't use any facewash or anything you buy at the drug store. I started using Cetaphil and a topical creme from my dermatologist. I also starting drinking green monster smoothies and try to drink hot lemon water in the mornings. I know this sounds weird, but it's almost like as soon as I started not focusing so much on my skin, it got better. I seriously used to cry and not want to go places b/c my face would be SO bad. I know exactly how you feel and I hope it gets better :)Mary https://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com