Megan wrote, “I work in a secure building on a military base, which means we’re not allowed to have cell phones in the building because of sensitive material. So I couldn’t take a picture, but today when I went in the bathroom there was a note on the mirror that said "You are beautiful 
". It made my day!!!”
Tess wrote, “I brought my mother to the clothing store with me, and as I was trying things on, I liked the way a certain shirt looked on my body figure. And it flattered my shape better than the clothes I wear nowadays. But when I told her that, she cringed and told me that it was ugly on me and that she liked the other one. So I told her to just leave me alone to try the rest of my shirts on in peace. And I’m not going to lie, it put me in a funky mood. But I tried the shirt on that I liked again, and I smiled at my reflection and thought “I love it.” It makes me feel good. I wrote this and stuck in on the fitting room mirror.”
Jeanni wrote, “I posted this today (move-in) at AU!”
Hilary wrote, “Today, I took my two daughters on a special Princess Luncheon cruise around Norfolk, VA. A boatful of ladies and girls in all of their princess finery?! What a great outlet. So, I made up a few post its beforehand and when I excused myself to the restroom, I posted them on the mirrors. It was a great feeling and I hope that everyone who came in after me took a minute to read it and smile to themselves.”
Hannah wrote, “I wrote several notes and put them in my purse along with a pad of post it notes and a pen, in case I wanted to write more. Just today I went into a Target store and stuck one on a bathroom mirror, on the corner so that the person who read it could also see her beautiful face.”
Raychel wrote, “My mother and I were cutting through a rough part of town heading home when my dad called and asked for something from the store. We walked in and got strange looks, but we ignored them. We got what we needed and were heading out when I realized I needed some make-up. I walked back alone to get it and saw two girls about my age arguing over who was uglier and who needed more make-up. I got my make-up and was going to ignore it, but I couldn’t stop thinking about your site. So I grabbed a piece of paper out of my bag, ripped it in half and wrote. "STOP! You’re both beautiful in every way and don’t need make-up" on each one. I folded them up and walked over to the girls and gave them both one, asking them not to open them until I walked away. I ran back over to my mother and we were walking out to our car when I saw those girls running up to catch up to me. They both hugged me and said that I was the only person ever to call them beautiful. I’ve had a smile on my face all day and I’m sure they both have as well.
I’ve never felt so good about my self.”
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Erin wrote, “I decided to post this in my work restroom where I here the most low self esteem talk!”
Lainie wrote, “ If I can touch just one girl I will feel like I made a difference. I know it would have meant a lot to me as a young, awkward and weird teenager to hear that I was pretty and special. To tell you the truth, when I go in the ladies room and see my own note, it makes me smile!!!”
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Thank you for everything you do Caitlin!! Beauty shine from you to the site!
at school the other day one girl at school told me that i was ugly and didnt look good. . i went to the bathroom to hide my emotions and found a purple note in the school bathroom that read “hello gorgeous! your beautiful just the way you are!” it made my day and i forgot about what was said about me earlier.
Some girls came in my class smiling and giggling, so I asked why. They told me of notes they had find in the bathroom. Through class I wondered and wanted to see for myself. I finally did and I was filled with the emotions I was rarely aware of. Those girls may have to it as a joke but it was the start of bringing me out of my numb shell of protection from being hurt. Now I see if I just stay in that shell I cannot truely be me. The ME few people get to truely see. FREE! As I continue to read what others have gained from this I makes me happy to know more people are smiling these days… So to the idealist, on behave of all, THANK YOU! I always wanted to be able to do what you have done but could not find a way to get from under my own protection. Only teaching those I reached. Thank you and may God bless you.