Keepsake Box: Season 1, Episode 2--I Feel Ugly

Now in full reflection mode, Shelonda goes back to some of her earliest memories. Being raised by a single mother and a single grandmother in the 80's, Shelonda is in the "sit down" era of life. She's subtly being taught that there's "shame" attached to body development. Simultaneously, her family and peers are letting her know that she's not the preferred shade of brown. Very early on, Shelonda is learning to stay out of the way because.... she feels ugly.