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TikTok is a must-visit place for some of the internet’s most viral challenges, from incredible glow-ups to cooking trends like making a baked feta pasta, and pet-related challenges like “Please Don’t Go.” So no wonder there’s an entire new challenge topping the trending lists every couple of weeks.

This time, TikTok users are going crazy for the “How hard did puberty hit you?” trend that challenges people to use two pictures only that show how much bois and gurls have changed since their careless childhood days.

From badass style transformations to embracing their new identities and letting their confidence shine from within, these are some great examples of self-acceptance and self-love. Both of which we should never rob ourselves of.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t believe that I randomly just saw this post. The glow’d up version is a photo of one of my besties~ Brittany Brousseau!! Google her. It’s obvious!! Whoever posted this claiming to be B is pathetic!! Blatant lie!! Brittany and I gave been besties since childhood and that photo of the unfortunate looking chubby girl holding that trophy is also NOT Brittany!! I just text her tii hi s screenshot and she’s speechless. I mean.. she is a well respected and loved published model.. but don’t try claiming she is you just because you wish you looked like her. Just eww to posers trying to you other peoples photos!! *ETA saying this catfisher is overweight and unfortunate looking is not meant as an insult but rather an obvious fact. And I’m pretty sure the disgust and need to protect one of my closest and longest friendships is being blatantly catfish is also a factor in not being the most sensitive to this catfishers lying!! Google Brittany Brousseau and see with your own eyes!!

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    The new “How hard did puberty hit you?” challenge is a spinoff of another widely popular TikTok trend where people share their transformations, also known as glow-ups. The hashtag #glowup on Instagram produces more than 4 million search results, and the same hashtag has over 14.7 billion views on TikTok.

    Not only are there 10-year glow-up challenges, there is also an entire genre of YouTube videos dedicated to the “24-hour glow-up challenge.” In these videos, people challenge themselves to become prettier, or to glow up, within the period of one day.

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    But as with many popular things on the internet, the trend hasn't gone without some criticism. Some claim that the internet’s obsession with dramatic physical changes does more harm than good. On the other hand, there’s a truly inspirational side to the glow-up videos. Gender transitioning or coming out can be daunting experiences for anyone, but looking at how far you’ve come and how much you’ve accomplished can be liberating for many LGBTQ youth. Such TikTok videos reflect a more profound kind of transformation and the sense of liberation that show that any glow-up, no matter what, is possible and that you’re all worth it.

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    Bored Panda reached out to social media influencer Nina Lin, with a solid fanbase of 2.3M followers and 79.5k likes in total. Nina shared her puberty glow-up video featuring two pics of her incredible transformation on TikTok, which went viral.

    “I got into TikTok because my friends wanted me to start posting, they have always been on me about blowing up and always kept saying that people need to see this stuff, because I do the dumbest things,” she recounted.“I used to hate TikTok,” Nina said as she honestly didn’t expect her video to blow up as “everything just happened so fast.”

    To everyone else and those who struggle about their identity and finding inner confidence, Nina said that “all I have to say is nobody heckin' cares, so why do you? Everyone is too busy focusing on their insecurity, so do you have to be too?” Nina believes that it takes more courage to be yourself than to be “liked” by everyone. “They DON’T pay your bills,” she added.

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the same kid? If so, dark hair was definitely the way to go. Good choice.

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    Noname
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy looks like that he 'Benjamin buttoned' to puberty.

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    HellCat
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my God, she is gorgeous! I want to draw her! She reminds me of Zoe Kravitz and Tia Dalma.

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    K Killian
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To Miss Frankfurter, I'm close with a former Miss Nevada and I've got to tell you, there is not a single thing about her that's fake. She's had no work done, loves her time in the sun, she's beautiful inside and out, she's kind and genuine, she's a hard worker, she's incredibly talented, and she's overcome some struggles that I can't begin to image tackling. In short, she's a real-life human being. Maybe we shouldn't paint everyone with such a broad brush?

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    Anonymousplease
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that this is about the glow up, but I love her shirt in the second d pic!

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    Nicola Dimigen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puberty also gave her confidence. I skill I don't posses, which is why I talk to people to on the internet because I don't have to see them face to face, and I can't talk to people.

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    Kate
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe we don't include glow-ups from groomers, Bored Panda? (for anyone wondering, Zoe Laverne at 19 got into a relationship with a 13 year old fan and only stopped because the fan's mom finally found out and intervened; Laverne saw nothing wrong with it and made it out to be both their responsibility, even though she was 19 and he was a child.)

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I really appreciate about this photo is she doesn't have any make up on. It's her face. Natural. No sexy outfit or hair. No "bedroom eyes" look. Looks like a picture taken in her backyard. Puberty was wonderful to her.

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    Kate
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Jersey Shore called, they want their hairpiece back.

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He reminds me of my nephew. Average height and a good-looking kid who grew into 6ft 5in very handsome guy who works out and it shows. Puberty was fantastic to him.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He went from a gorgeous young guy to a handsome young man.

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    Nicky
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't the eyes different colors? How many of these photos are not real?

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    Chillace
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she looks like a guest we had in school today, its really freaking me out.

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    CalicoKitty
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid sort of looks like Bella Swan? And then Bella grew up and switched Edward for a nice car and the ability to braid her own hair. Maybe if I catch a vampire and sacrifice them to the gods I'll be able to braid my hair...

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    CalicoKitty
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Skin is sort of scary, but eyes are proof that practice makes perfect!

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry for the off topic comment, but did anyone else think the blonde version had his arm around his darker haired self?

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    Ray Martin
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do all these people think anyone wants to look up their nose?

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