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why we aren't perfect


stragley hair that won't straigten 

freckles that makeup can't cover up

chapped lips 

"oops I broke a nail"

uneven toes

too small of eyes

stubby fingers

"I'm not skinny enough"

endless shopping to calm nerves

extra push up bras 

crooked teeth

"why can't I be beautiful"

photoshoped magazines

with girls that don't even look real

this vision of women is so messed up 

its because our society is too corrupt

 

 

 

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