I have spent the last few years following and being influenced by the media, an unbeliever, a typical young man by today's standards. I had a mental list of procedures that I would like to carry out. Botox, nose job, lip filler, eyebrow lift, chin line shaving. All this is caused by the influence of women who position themselves in the media as models and influencers. I was extremely insecure. Very talented imitates these things with the help of intense makeup that changes facial features. I also wanted to have a very low unhealthy weight for the same reasons.

Since I found faith, I have discovered modesty. You don't have to be "plain Jane." I take care of my hair, style it and trim my bangs, use skin care products, now I apply light makeup (light enough so that I look like myself and do not differ from others), I managed to make my first modest fashion show, I have long skirts, dresses, beautiful blouses. Not expensive. Not degrading or sexual. I don't feel uncomfortable. Instead, flowing and comfortable, elegant-looking, but simple, beautiful colors, lots of pink, as this is my favorite.

I find that thanks to this new way of expressing myself, I really feel happy. I can look at the traits given to me by God with happiness, and not with disgust or shame. I am not boastful or full of pride. I just appreciate what he gave me. I see that there is nothing wrong with colors (skin, eyes, hair, etc.), shapes, or sizes. The natural radiates more beauty than the artificial could ever radiate because it is a creation of God.

The same people who made me want to undergo intensive surgical procedures, thick makeup, and tight clothes are also those who claim that religious women are "shackled" by their beliefs and are oppressed victims. They think and say that we are unhappy and deny ourselves

But I only felt unhappy when I tried to be like them. I really feel happy because of my natural features. I feel happy wearing clothes that I find comfortable and beautiful, not designed for people to look at me as a sexual object and attract attention to themselves. They lied.