I’m going through a rather distressing time right now. For many reasons that are personal and not really something I’m eager to share… One of my big problems is that I really want something that I know might be controversial on this site : a nose job (rhinoplasty). I’ve never liked it and it’s caused me a lot of self esteem and anxiety issues. Even when I was getting a ton of compliments and attention and was happy, I still wanted it, even when I felt confident. The problem is though I now have more than half raised in money to get it, I’m still not sure whether I should approach my parents again about getting it (my mom said it wasn’t a no last time but at the time it couldn’t happen and she wasn’t comfortable). I don’t think I could take it if now even though I have more than some money I still won’t be able to get it and it would make things in the house all awkward again which I really don’t want. I’ll be old enough to consent for it on my own in 8 months, but it would be so much more convenient to do it this summer. I’m just scared about asking again. I know I want it, I just don’t know whether I should ask now and wait and do it all by myself (with a little support obviously) later. I’m just really trying to feel more confident in my own skin and it’s really hard when your biggest insecurity is right in the middle of your face. I am grateful for all that I have don’t get me wrong, I could just really use some advice if anyone was willing to offer it.