A girl who was afraid to be

<p>In a world that prizes perfection, she felt like a sin,<br /> A soul trapped in a body, where shame did spin.<br /> Her reflection in the mirror, a face so thin,<br /> She saw a stranger, not the beauty within.</p> <p>Her heart raced as she hid behind a mask-<br /> A shield of makeup, a disguise to ask.<br /> For love and acceptance, but never found,<br /> The courage to embrace her true form profound.</p> <p>But one day, she realized, she didn&rsquo;t need to hide,<br /> To conform to society&rsquo;s expectations, she could reside.<br /> In her own skin, with all its imperfections and might,<br /> She found strength in vulnerability, a new light.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@http.shewrites/a-girl-who-was-afraid-to-be-cef8892f5433"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>