Black is Beautiful… This is me...Black is beautiful I'm dark in complexion. And this took a toll on me in my teen years. It became worse when I started growing bigger due to adolescence. I always felt like I wasn't beautiful compared to brown girls. You know, in those days, the standard of beauty was being lighter. To be honest, I sometimes hated myself, felt worthless. It took me years to start believing that I was beautiful, to look in the mirror and say it. I didn't understand why I didn't believe in myself. But later, I came to understand where my insecurities stemmed from. Keep reading to find out more about my battle with low self-esteem during my teen years. Read Also: Abusive Partners are Always Nice to Other People Factors that Contributed to my Low Self Esteem There were alot of factors that made me feel less beautiful. They include: 1. Skin Color Being dark-skinned in a society that values lighter skin tones can lead to feelings of inadequacy or un