I am grateful that people tell me I look 18-20yo when I am 27yo

I am so grateful for this woman telling me this. A man nearby said "I thought you were 18yo". I've been struggling with addictions nicotine, tobacco, hash, benzos, alcohol. I've been 1 year free of alcohol but the rest is a work in progress. Every morning I look at myself in the mirror and I look absolutely terrible. I am pale as heck, I have rashes all over my face, my lips are always dry. I eat like shit. I am grateful because I intend on changing that very soon, I established a plan to change and be a healthier version of myself. Don't worry it's a slow process, I know it will take time.
But I was so grateful that this lady told me I looked 20yo because I've found that my face aged a lot with all the shit I've done/I'm doing. I know age shouldn't matter and we all age it's okay to look your age but anyway, that was sweet.

Gratitude Entry Submitted March 11, 2025 at 12:53PM by Nusubor
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