How can I get people to accept me for who I am?

-I am a 14 year old girl. I have really long, wavy, black hair that I wear up all the time because it's a hassle to wear down. I am skinny for my age. On a typical day, you will find me in jeans (sometimes sweats), a tee-shirt, and a sweat-shirt or fleece (if it's cold). My least favorite colors are pink and purple. I don't own a single pink or purple item in my wardrobe. I hate wearing dresses and skirts. I play soccer (in the spring and fall) and basketball (in the winter). Meanwhile, all my siblings and cousins love pink, and are girly girls, and have perfect manners and such. I am often referred to as "the tomboy" of the family, and I don't really enjoy it. My mom and aunts often ask me when I'm going to start being a lady. My friends love me for who I am already. But how can I get my family to accept me for who I am? Because I often feel like I don't belong.First, don't let your family get you down. Unfortunately they've been molded for so long, they've forgotten what they once were. I'm sure your family did not always dress or act the way they do now. And what's so wrong with being a tomboy? If you really feel like this is hurting you, you need to say something the next time one of your family members makes a comment, like "that hurts my feelings". You'd be surprised at how many people think they are helping, but only lowering your self esteem. My family gave me hell when I was your age, because I only wanted to wear 1950's style clothing (back when this wasn't even close to cool). Now, when I look back at those pictures, it makes me truly happy, because I know that was the real me. Be comfortable for who you are and don't forget that you can always change in the future - but only if you want!UR UGLY
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