Do you remember the fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling”? But there are people for whom it is not a fairy tale. In childhood and adolescence, many people are criticized for their appearance and feel insecure. But time takes its toll, and some really “reborn” like the hero of the fairy tale and turn into beautiful swans. Eh, how all those who once teased them feel now! But enough words, look at these amazing transformations!

1. “15 to 21, at least it got a little better…”

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2. “(12-27) I feel like I’m aging backwards”

LiterallyCasey

3. “Age 13 / Age 30”

buzzyzoe

4. “15 -> 20 -> 25. Only took me 10 years to finally look my age!”

Doooder

5. “From age 8 to 24, believe it or not I never had braces”

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6. “13 vs 23. Thank god I didn’t have an Instagram back then lol”

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7. “18 to 30, got a new hair style, lost weight and upgraded wardrobe”

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8. “16-20”

DavidEntertains

7. “Left 12yo, right 24yo I was told this would fit here”

BlackSharkoon

8. “I was told this belongs here. L-13, R-34”

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9. “Age 17-24, was bullied a lot growing up”

Fonzevil

10. “Found an old school photo (14/29)”

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11. “6-24”

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12. “18 to 28. Add 10 years, subtract 170 pounds”

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13. “13-21 Puberty really hit me hard and shot me up to 6ft8”

mrphenylalanine

14. “12 – 24 Even my family doesn’t recognize me these days, it’s nice”

asionahaya

15. “13 to 20 (my mom gave me that haircut)”

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16. “17 to 30”

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A lot has changed but the one thing that stayed that same is I’m still a nerd and proud of it.

17. “My wife won’t post this herself but gave me permission to do so”

jeremiah213

Best transformation I’ve seen but I’m totally biased.

18. “Age 10 – 18! Thank god for braces (my teeth r straight now, I swear)”

dampsock137

19. “Sometimes wish I still had that hat. (11-24)”

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