@itsmejennybebo

@itsmejennybebo opens up about struggling with insecurities—from her skin color, hair, and acne to scars, warts, freckles, and body image. She shares that the weight of these perceived flaws often held her back from doing the things she loved. Insecurity, at times, felt overwhelming. But today, she chooses to stand up for herself—and joins us in the brave journey of vulnerability and self-acceptance. In her own words:

Growing up as a kid with dark skin was rough. I was teased a lot and even bullied for my skin color and my curls. I walk on the streets on a typical day, and everyone’s eyes are on me, some even calling me names. It made me feel small. What‘s even harder is living in a society where girls are told that they should have a fair complexion to be beautiful. But when time goes by I've learned to accept it, to love it, to embrace it, and be proud of it. Acceptance is one of the keys to empowerment, it's part of the process. Then I've realized that my skin color and my curly hair are what defines the " Jennifer" who am I now. The "Jenny" that all of you know. I cannot imagine myself without my unique skin tone and curly hair because I love my skin, and I am proud of my racial background; with all my heart, it’s who I am. It’s my identity! So I have made it my goal to empower women out there to be BOLD, SHOW UP, BE FEARLESS, and DO WHAT THEY WANT without worrying about the judgment of other people. Reminder: We are all equal in God's eyes." #IChooseToBeVulnerableWithDB #WeAreBeautifulCommunity