Because Quote by Evangeline Lilly
“I used to cry myself to sleep wishing I was ugly because of the way men leered at and disrespected me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Body Image, 2018
Self‑esteem was damaged by societal objectification, leading to nightly crying and self‑criticism.
In simple terms: Objectification caused self‑hate.
Key Takeaway
Challenge harmful beauty standards.
Themes
body image
self‑esteem
gender
society
mental health
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
personal
social
When to use this quote
- support groups
- therapy
- advocacy
- self‑care routines
Key Concepts
feminist theory
psychology
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does societal gaze affect self‑worth?
- What steps can rebuild confidence?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency in healing.
![“I am kind of prudish and I have very strict standards about how I present myself. But one of the things that I've always stood by is that women are beautiful and sexy. We shouldn't be afraid of that. [But] we need to make sure that we present that beauty and that sexiness in a way that says we are…” quote by Evangeline Lilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e82/evangeline-lilly-1168_beautiful_i-am-kind-of-prudish-and-i-have-very-str_47681.jpg)
