I’m Sofia, and I remember the first time I became aware that my appearance mattered in ways I hadn’t considered before. I was around ten, sitting at the kitchen table, watching my mother carefully apply makeup before heading out to a social gathering. The conversation was casual, but the message…

Confidence isn’t a straight line. For many women, it comes in waves, shifting with life stages, personal setbacks, and quiet victories that often go unnoticed by the outside world. In this case study series, women—sharing anonymously—open up about how they’ve navigated their own relationships with…