Been battling depression, anxiety, eating disorder, agoraphobia, and suicidal tendencies for years. Decided to give myself a haircut, shave, and new glasses - and starting to feel somewhat good about myself for the first time in a lifetime (2020 to 2022)1yr ⋅ PUSClFER ⋅ r/uglyduckling
4th grade me & 22 year old me. The photographer even made me push my glasses up because I liked to wear them on the tip of my nose -_-7yr ⋅ SultrySloth ⋅ r/uglyduckling
After months of researching treatments for my receding hairline, I finally said “F**k it!” and decided to take the plunge and shave my head bald and grow a beard. Now, I have more confidence than any hair treatment could ever accomplish! Went from Albert to Alberto 👍1yr ⋅ lonetroper ⋅ r/uglyduckling
26 yo to 27 yo. So much has changed and people do not recognize me anymore. I began my Master's, wear sunblock, started a hair/skincare routine, lost weight (260 lbs to 172 lbs), and I started to plan for the future.2yr ⋅ xXUndeadChickXx ⋅ r/uglyduckling
10 year transformation with my best friend and me. I’m on the left & he’s on the right. We prioritized our diets and hit the gym!1yr ⋅ habaroa ⋅ r/uglyduckling
4 years between the photos. Used to really dislike how I looked but slowly and bit by bit I started to treat myself a lil nicer, didn't realize the difference till I saw it like this.7yr ⋅ Khodg ⋅ r/uglyduckling
hi! 12-22 , just wanted to point out that this pic is mine and was posted by a karma farming account earlier 🙃2yr ⋅ xvodkacid ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Left (16 years old, never kissed a boy, genuinely believed I would be a 40 year old virgin), Right (26 years old, much happier)3yr ⋅ slicedgreenolive ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Age ~11 to 20 - I owe a lot to contacts, braces, filling in my eyebrows, and my hairline somehow growing forward.6yr ⋅ MissBrightside13 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
From a clinically depressed 19-year-old high school dropout to a somewhat happy 22-year-old electrical engineering student 😊2yr ⋅ flareon79 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
18 - 23 Went through a weightloss journey and learnt how to look after and groom myself3yr ⋅ Liam61961 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
27 to 28, it’s been a great year, after a getting a lot of work done I’m ready to rip up the town.4yr ⋅ Matfin93 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Lost 50kg (110lbs) in 18 months after a rugby injury, started rowing for my university, got my MSc in mathematics6yr ⋅ Teddyzander ⋅ r/uglyduckling
19-26, it’s hard to look like you have any muscle when you have loose skin to fill 🥲1yr ⋅ MavrickOcean ⋅ r/uglyduckling
12-22 :) got contacts, learned how to do makeup and hair and maintaining a healthier weight.3yr ⋅ AlanaAraya ⋅ r/uglyduckling
When I loved pizza & was insecure (17) Versus Still love pizza & learned to love myself (25)3yr ⋅ Fonzevil ⋅ r/uglyduckling
in honor of my 7th cake day here is my glow up from age 23 on the left to 36 on the right. radical acceptance (inside and out) and the path of least resistance brought me here2yr ⋅ shinebrightlike ⋅ r/uglyduckling
16->26. We've been together for 10 years and feeling better than ever <36yr ⋅ uncoolcatfromspace ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Age 14 to 19. Lost some weight and gained some confidence along the way.6yr ⋅ BismuthBi ⋅ r/uglyduckling
11-21... my dad used to call me ugly Betty, and I took it as a compliment7yr ⋅ Chief-_-Queef ⋅ r/uglyduckling
17-24, went through horrible cystic acne, lost 50 lbs, got braces, and dropped an emotionally abusive boyfriend.6yr ⋅ meganam38 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
One year transformation. 23 to 23 (almost 24 hahaha). What a gym membership, self love and a skincare routine can do for you.4yr ⋅ heyhaydae ⋅ r/uglyduckling
4 year difference. 22 (heaviest I’ve been) ~> 26 (healthiest I’ve been)2wk ⋅ Mariners_sonic ⋅ r/uglyduckling
19 to 31 💘 Lost weight, acquired tattoos & gained confidence (high school bullies be damned)2yr ⋅ melon_can ⋅ r/uglyduckling
15 to 24. I've wanted to post here for years but always chicken out.4yr ⋅ amazasaurusrex ⋅ r/uglyduckling
13 to 22! Got 8 teeth pulled out with 4+ years of braces (which changed my nose and jaw structure), got lasik, and my hair professionally styled for the first time!4yr ⋅ sharonoelee ⋅ r/uglyduckling
13 -> 23, thank god for braces and my eyes magically fixing themselves4yr ⋅ burger_queen45 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
2018 vs last week! :D Wish I had pics from 2017, my bangs covered only half my forehead 😵💫😅1yr ⋅ GnocchiDoki3 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
14 to 22 grew into my face and stopped hating every aspect of my existence !!!3yr ⋅ thugwvffle ⋅ r/uglyduckling
25-35. This change was not only physical,but mental. my mindset changed, I learnt the importance of setting realistic goals and changing habits which in turn transfered to other areas of my life helping me to progress with careers and relationships.1yr ⋅ JoeRodge87 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Almost 2 years with diet, home exercise, lots of water and basic skin care.9mo ⋅ andermendz1 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Me heavily in my alcohol addiction [25] vs me sober and taking care of myself [28]2mo ⋅ sebababy2 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Age 10 - 18! Thank god for braces (my teeth r straight now, I swear)4yr ⋅ dampsock137 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
Me aged -3 months vs 500 years. Thank god for puberty and makeup 🙏🏻7yr ⋅ jamesp_white ⋅ r/uglyduckling
When I close my eyes and picture myself I still see myself as I was on the left. 14yo Vs 24yo1yr ⋅ heart-leaf ⋅ r/uglyduckling
19-23, grew a backbone and a mustache XD (btw my boss thought I was 29 hopefully i don't look that old lol )1yr ⋅ Dizzy_P3526 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
20 vs 30 - Lost a lot of weight, gained a lot of tattoos. Grew a beard and quite the mane.4yr ⋅ Will_East_Roker ⋅ r/uglyduckling
13 to 26 I still do my own hair cuts but I think they’re a little better now3yr ⋅ tritrish ⋅ r/uglyduckling
12-23 puberty and private dentistry.. and let’s not forget fake tan and makeup get a lot of credit here!6yr ⋅ selinaf910 ⋅ r/uglyduckling
18th Birthday to 20th Birthday of a good friend of mine who allowed me to post here3yr ⋅ thecowmakesmoo ⋅ r/uglyduckling
12-20. Losing weight and learning how to do my hair helped a bit5yr ⋅ feistaspongebob ⋅ r/uglyduckling
