Is it normal my family is acting this way

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Forgive me this is a bit lengthy,

I am 23 years old and I just entered a huge beauty pageant, I have always wanted to take part in one but because of University and battling an eating disorder as well as major depression and social anxiety I have just never gotten the chance to really take part in one until now. I am 23 and that window of opportunity is closing its now or never, I got selected as a semi finalist but the thing is now before the big ceremony we have to go to a camping thing for a whole month and my whole family are against it sorely because of that, they are saying that I'll be vulnerable there and men will want to take advantage of me, I tried explaining to them that I've come this far, a 23 year old virgin who has always done everything by the book there is no way I will lose my morals because of a beauty pageant. My dad is giving me the cold shoulder, my brother is saying something along the lines of "I know men" etc and my mum is sick with worry.

I now feel discouraged and I can't believe that the ones who are supposed to be in your corner in times like this are filling my head with self doubt. I really want this it's not just a beauty pageant, it's my breaking out of this shell. What should I do, is it normal my family is acting like this.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
    9 years ago

    so prove em wrong

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  • Ace09
    9 years ago

    They just worry about u, but I think it's ur time. So, do it.

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  • Couman
    9 years ago

    I have to admit this camping as a prerequisite for a beauty pageant thing does sound a bit odd. Are you 100% sure this pageant is legit?

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    • GiveMeAFuckingNameAlready!
      9 years ago

      I wasn't aware camping and beauty pageants went hand in hand either. Sounds fishy to me to. But what do I know? Im fat, bald, lazy, skinny, hairy and energetic.

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  • GiveMeAFuckingNameAlready!
    9 years ago

    Your family has every right to be concerned for you. They more then likely feel that way because they care so much for your well being. If the demands weren't so odd (Must attend a camping trip... alone) I bet they'd be more supportive of you.

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  • chained_rage
    9 years ago

    And I am upset that they don't trust your judgment and treat you like a little girl =/

    Go to that pageant and be beautiful.

    Don't allow them to dictate your life...like people who dictate peoples' lives :|
    Soon you will be 24 and your life will be over. OVER, I TELL YOU!

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  • braintrip
    9 years ago

    if you're "depressed" , have social anxiety and feel uncomfortable about yourself then why join a beauty pageant? i mean family means alot but you're an adult & do what you set yourself to and make yourself happy.

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  • JD777
    9 years ago

    You have every right to act as a grown up and do what you think is right. However, family and other people will judge your actions on some levels all your/their life. Get used to it - sometimes they'll have good advice and sometimes not. So, it's up to you to check out the pageant organizers and this event to be sure its on the "up-and-up." A one month "camping thing" as part of a beauty pageant sounds unusual. So, double check this one.

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  • stopandthink
    9 years ago

    I commented twice again! Or my phone rather!

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  • stopandthink
    9 years ago

    Go to your pageant. I just feel your family are acting out of care, which generates worry.
    If your morals do break down, or you get raped, they'll have been right. If those things don't happen, you can have the satisfaction of telling them so.

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