In Reply to: STRETCH MARKS KILLS CONFIDENCE posted by Tex on February 17, 1999 at 03:26:51:

I had my first child at the age of 16. I went from 115lbs to 172lbs. I don't even have a belly button anymore. At 18 I had my second child and again gained a huge amount of weight. I have them on my stomache,chest,behind,tops of my thighs, and all around the sides of my waist. I'm now 23 and I just recently had the courage to take my kids to the beach in 2 years. I married their father and I'm a good mom, but I hate that I look nothing like any of my friends when I do go out with them and the facct that I can't wear a bathing suit kills me. I've been with their dad for almost 9 years and I still am uncomfortable with the lights being on when we have sex. I would love surgery or whatever can be done to take care of them but I just can't afford it. I certainly cannot take money from my kids because there mother is suffering from a bad self esteem. My husband tells me I'm pretty and never makes a fuss about them, but I can't just get over it. I feel like maybe I'm just shallow and that's why I feel this way..but I've never really been that kind of person. I'm at a loss and I don't know how to deal with this anymore without spending money. If someone can help me....I would owe you my life.

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