I think accepting who you are comes with age. I am not surprised that teenager took a drug because of peer pressure. Sadly it’s not uncommon. We all do things because of peer pressure in young age. That’s how most young people take up substances or engage in dangerous behaviors. As we age that changes. Don’t they say beauty of aging is not caring what other people think. That includes appearances too.

I recall I dated a guy many years back who negatively commented on me wearing bright colors. Now I think it’s so funny I even cared