It's hard to believe or feel pretty I find...I've been told I'm pretty, but I've never been complimented as a child, in fact it's the complete opposite. My cousins used to make fun of my eyes because they are slightly almond shaped..Besides I was never called pretty by anyone during that time, nor by my own mother (of all people, you'd think mothers would tell their daughters they're beautiful no matter what). Recently ,just in the past few years people have been telling me I look 'hot' or really pretty...just yesterday my mom's friend's mother told her about how I've changed so much and are now more beautiful than ever since she last saw me when I was a kid, but I still don't see it.
Hearing compliments might make my day, but in the end I still struggle to see it whenever I look at my reflection. Aside from looks I've never been complimented or have gotten positive feedback from anyone based on what I've done, so no confidence in that area.