We were living on the edge of poverty (although my sisters and I didn't really know it) during my childhood. We didn't live in the "right" neighborhood. I ALWAYS wore hand-me-downs from the daughters of a friend of my mother. While Mom made sure we all had piano lessons by doing a bit of bartering, we never took dance lessons like all of our friends. I was very smart and always had the high grades in the class, but in junior high that is NOT cool at all. So no, I did not fit in at all.

Somewhere in high school though, I just started blowing off the criticisms of my peers and learned to find friends that were a lot like me. In high school, I found a group of fellow students who were now wanting to excel in their classes. Having the right clothes became less of an issue for me.

I have never worn much make-up either, but completely by personal preference. I just can't be bothered with all that stuff.

You are NOT that same child who has to "fit in" to feel acceptance. You can find the acceptance within yourself.