Mia: I was sixteen when I first realized my mom was more concerned about my appearance than I was… I’ll be talking to my mom and realize she hasn’t heard a word because she’s studying my face to see if the foundation I’m using is a good match for my skin tone. Mia Fontaine
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We naturally sense that our parents care about us and do not want us to be hurt. When we realize our parents are actually using us for their looks, it can be a painful process to overcome. In this particular situation, Mia was concerned about how her mother would see her in the mirror when she was applying foundation. In the past, when she applied makeup to hide blemishes, she tried to hide her complexion because she wanted her mother to love her.

She worked hard on her looks in order to please others and in turn, to receive love in return. Her mother never gave her approval and in fact, was critical of how she looked. This is a common occurrence among women of all ages.

Many women do not feel good about their appearances, especially if they have blemishes or flaws on their face or body. Often times these issues are the source of great pain and insecurity for them and they try to hide it away from everyone around them.

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