@LV_Writes Hey, don’t go by fake it ‘til you make it because as you can see, it isn’t getting you anywhere good. Do what makes you happy and do what makes you confident. I’ve grown to go by that and be who I am so I find the right people for me. Yes, boys can be douchebags. I should know since they are the only people I hang out with but just ignore them or call them out on it, saying it’s gross. But again, just be yourself. You seem amazing and if they can’t see it and you can’t see it, I’ll try anything to make you see it so that you can show them this is you and that you’re proud of you. Just don’t hate yourself. One way to just start liking yourself and being confident is actually doing things that are you. Like if you like that skirt, then wear it. Boys need to learn not to be pervs anyway and society needs a change. It may not seem like a lot with just changing a skirt but once you get it the habit of doing what you like instead of just lying low and not liking something that you like at the same time, that self confidence will go up and eventually that self esteem will too but you HAVE to at least try to get there. I remember in 6th grade I was shy and was like that but I knew I wouldn’t find the right friends for me if I wasn’t myself and I stuck with these two girls ever since Kindergarten and turns out, us three weren’t meant to be. They called me a whore behind my back and I left them for the boys who accepted me. In 7th grade I started being more open and outgoing and now in 8th grade right now, I am very outgoing and still with the guys and have more friends now since the friends I had before manipulated me and I kept forgiving them. Long story to explain in a 2000 limit but just be yourself please. My dms are always open and I’m always here for you to talk to. Love you ❤️