Skin and Us
Skin is really something isn't it ? 
For the past hour Iv'e spent time reading through acne.org forum, learning of the many people like myself struggling for lasting clear skin.
And for many of us, to have 'lasting clear skin' sounds like what we most desire.

Ive created this post to speak on skin sufferers, no matter the skin condition severity, emotional journey or pain. 
Skin is not everything, skin is not you. 

Yes, it is downright hard to walk out of the house into that HD natural lighting, to talk to other people or even walk by someone, thinking that their eyes are magnifying every 3D dimension and redness on your face, its hard to look into your bedroom mirror and see what is ruining your sociality, ruining your self esteem and perhaps even life - which couldve been so, so much better.. If you just had, normal skin.. 
I understand how socially, mentally and emotionally hindering skin can be. And it gets to the point where, skin is constantly on the mind.

"look at how perfect her skin is.. She isnt even wearing makeup"

"He's never had to deal with a pimple in his life"

"they can touch their face so casually"

The negativity, self consciousness and fear associated with unclear skin is not healthy. When will the day come when people can walk out of their door completely comfortable and loved in the skin they have, pimples, flaws and all? 
Skin has become such a big deal in today's society, and we have grown to value the outer appearance much past the healthy amount it should be measured ~ nitpicking on every tiny bump on someone else's face. To only have tiny bumps would be perfectly fine for me, haha.

When will those days come? 

It would make a difference to educate more people, as many people as we can on skin.
that not eveyone has perfect faces, and that is completely OK. not 'disgusting', 'ugly'' 'gross' or 'disturbing'. Unperfect skin is OK. Hold a vision of acceptance,not perfection.
If you've read this far, i hope you are feeling more accepted, because I am one more person that accepts you wholeheartedly.
Stop worrying and stressing over that massive rudolph monstrosity you picked at  4 in the morning, on that  forehead parade of little bumps and clogged pores, that red, spotty jawline and cheeks you've been battling with for years on end, or that collection of necne (neck acne) and bacne and go live life like nobodys watching. Easy thing to say, but moreso difficult to live out.
But Im right here with you, and so are many others.

Make skin, your friend. Not your enemy. Skin and Us.
Keep trying, build towards a healthier mindset and connection with your skin. Search and Find what works best for your skin, whether its adjustments in lifestyle, eating, your skin regimen or more. Make "lasting clear skin" your goal, and not you. And you will get there.