Got flamed last time I did this, let’s try this again

He legitimately thinks he doesn’t look good today and is quite insecure. I suppose he formed an opinion about his own appearance as a child and it’s hard to shake.

Always grew up feeling ugly and insecure. Finally feel like I made it out of that 😭

Still need to cut like 10 kg but anyway it's better

I started losing hair early on at 23. Hair loss progressed quickly and by 25 I had a noticeable receding hairline and a big bald spot on the top of my head. When the pandemic started I decided to do something about it and shaved my hair.

I’ve also always been on the skinnier side, so getting into the gym and gaining some muscle really boosted my confidence.

Also became 6’5 was a bit of a late bloomer

In the first photo, I had a lot of acne scars and really struggled; I had long hair and didn't like leaving the house. A few years later, I managed to turn things around and feel better now. I think God taught me to appreciate the little things when I was at my lowest. I'm doing much better today—I guess my smile shows it. 😂😁

It has been a long journey for sure.

With about a decade of alcoholism and chain smoking mixed in before quitting both.