In the hiding..
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:01 am
Hi, my name is Stephanie and I'm 19 years old. Well not only did my parents not have the money to pay for my braces I didnt want them! I was so embarrased of getting braces in high school. When I graduated High school I was able to get braces with my insurance paying for it and me just paying 5 dollars as my co-pay. That lasted until i turned 19 in June and my insurance ended now i pay for my braces which is not so bad I just cant shop anymore. Not that big of deal, im over it. Since getting my braces, I have been in hiding from my friends from high school. I avoid anyone that I see at college that went to my high school and I just give the closed mouth smile. Its just awful for some reason I am so embarassed of them. I go to work fine and even hang out with new friends but I just know that I will be teased and I dont know how I would confront that. My confidence has grown a little bit in 11 months as I confronted 2 people in high school and admitted to me wearing braces and it was such a relief. I love my braces they have changed me completely. I only wish I had enough confidence in them..please help with anything that you have done..being an adult with braces is hard..HELP!! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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