Summer time bumps

Recently with the weather becoming increasingly hot, I’ve noticed my face breaking out more often. I get cystic acne, for those of you who don’t know, cystic acne is painful and most of the pimples that show up can't be popped so they eventually fade away. Well I’m getting a lot of them, and with this comes my insecurities of people thinking I look disgusting or gross. Cystic pimples are sometimes big, swollen, red, and totally obvious. They’re also extremely painful. I’ve been trying to treat them for years but nothing seems to work so I just stopped trying and let my face do its thing. While I was taking a shower and washing my face, my fingertips went over some painful bumps. More than I usually have. I became upset and anxious about what others would think if they saw what my face looked like. Since it’s the summer, I don't wear makeup, which is what makes my face worse, so covering them up isn't even an option. I then stopped and realized that I don't have to be someone's version of perfect in order to feel good. I have acne, so what? So do millions of other people. This feeling of happiness and positivity swept over me and I no longer felt like I had to be nervous and embarrassed. Acne is something that happens to all young adults so why should I hide? I love my hair, my eyes, and my smile, people will notice that before they notice any acne on my face. You just have to look in the mirror and tell yourself words of positivity. Pick out things you like about yourself, those things will overcome any negatives in your mind. Stay positive and enjoy this summer worry free! xoxo, Marren