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I don't know about buried yourself but by the sound of your life over the past few months you have needed a bit of bravado.

You take things to heart Jenn & you grieve deeply but things will look up soon for you I'm sure.

Don't change your spots.I think every one here likes you just the way you are.

Hang in there Mate.Tommy.

Just walk through the journey of life.  You will be amazed at how those spots change.  You are on a good track and like Bob said ..."    " and prepare yourself for a few moltings.

Read some of the things you have written here.  Like yourself as much as the people here do and live your life.

You truly are beautiful.

I do not think that my fundamental me is much different than I was as a child.  HOWEVER, there have been some changes in me that those who are closest to me have noticed. 
The spots of me that have changed are: 
I know the world does not revolve around me.  I learned and accepted this as a matter of maturing.
My faith has become a top priority.   Understanding how I perceive God, accepting Jesus as my Savior, and embracing the BIble as my life handbook has made me more tolerant of others, less judgmental, and more optimistic.  (I know many of you feel that a Christian condemns and judges all day long....that's not peaceful, and, for me, my faith brings peace.
I had an epiphany on July 8, 2004, which caused a tremendous change in my aura.  At that moment, I realized that my marriage was over and so was the heartbreak and whining.  From that moment on, I became forgiving, less angry, and more compassionate. 
How did I change my spots?  I didn't.....I molted!
 

Speaking for myself, the answer is you can't.  I am what I am and fundamentally I will stay that way. To try and change one's spots would, I think, be a fallacy.  Stay as you are. It is you.

To change spots one must take antibiotics I think. <smirk>

You can pretend to...........