The speaker shares a personal story about their experience with low self-esteem and being bullied in school, particularly for being thin and tall. They found solace in theater class, where they were treated well and equally. A teacher recommended them to a modeling agency, which helped them develop a better sense of self and appearance.
The speaker then shares a story about their first boyfriend, Henrique, who initially seemed kind and helpful but ultimately destroyed their self-esteem and trust. He would often make fun of them in front of his friends, call them stupid, and belittle them. The speaker tried to leave the relationship, but Henrique would always try to win them back.
The speaker eventually ended the relationship and took revenge by sleeping with Henrique's friend and sending a photo of them together to Henrique. However, Henrique and his friend blamed the speaker for the incident and went back to being friends.
The speaker is now in therapy, trying to overcome the trauma and move on from the relationship. They reflect on how they became blinded by Henrique's charm and good looks, and how they lost themselves in the relationship. The speaker hopes to raise awareness about toxic relationships and the importance of self-love and self-care.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker had a troubled childhood, being very thin and tall, and the only child of divorced parents.
2. They were bullied at school and developed low self-esteem as a result.
3. They failed seventh grade due to fear of attending school.
4. At the age of 16, they joined a theater class, which helped them develop better relationships with others.
5. One of their theater teachers recommended them to a modeling agency.
6. The speaker was contacted by the agency four days later and invited to a test.
7. They started modeling and developed a new vision of themselves.
8. At the age of 18, they met a boy named Henrique Javali Carlos, who became their first boyfriend.
9. The boyfriend was kind and helpful at first but later became emotionally abusive.
10. The speaker's boyfriend and his friends would often make fun of them and put them down.
11. The speaker was humiliated by their boyfriend on several occasions.
12. They eventually ended the relationship and moved to São Paulo to live with their father.
13. The ex-boyfriend tried to contact them and blame them for the breakup.
14. The speaker is currently undergoing intensive therapy to overcome their past experiences.
15. They have 300 followers on Instagram and 1000 followers on Twitter.
16. They have a YouTube channel where they share their stories.