You must love yourself (:

by Jessica
( US)

I'm Jessica. I'm a 17 year old from Iowa. My mom and all my sisters all have very small chests. So of course, heredity played its role on me so I, too, am small chested. I was always VERY self-conscious about it. I would NEVER in my life even consider being in a bikini if front of a group of people, much less in a bikini contest.

People were always telling me how I was SO lucky to be pretty. They told me how beautiful my long blonde hair was. They complimented me on how skinny I was. But, along with all of that, I also got the rude comments about having little boobs.

I was always a 32A. I'm now nearing the end of my junior year in high school, and I wear a 32B (pushups, that is.) I don't fully fill them out even. Even in high school, I still get the mean comments about my little boobs. However, these days, my attitude is much different. I absolutely LOVE my body!

About a year and a half ago, I met my boyfriend. He has always loved everything about me. His constant reassurance about how much he loves me just the way I am is the main reason that I have so much confidence nowdays. But I still get down on myself from time to time when I compare myself to other girls.

It was one of those days when I was feeling down, when I found this website. After reading through it for awhile, I surprisingly felt a lot better! Just knowing that I'm not the only one meant a lot to me.

Now, I wouldn't think twice before being in a bikini contest. I don't think I would win, but I'm not one bit embarrassed of my small boobs. I've learned to embrace the body I have, and I don't care what others have to say about it.

Like they always say.. "You must first learn to love yourself before anyone else can."