As a child, Dolly Parton often felt like the odd one out in her family. She would question if she truly belonged and wondered if she was even related to her sisters. In her eyes, they possessed beauty while she saw herself as "pale, skinny," with what she called "corn teeth" and an excess of freckles. These insecurities about her physical appearance stayed with her well into adulthood, prompting her to explore avenues such as makeup, wigs, and even plastic surgery to enhance her self-image.
Growing up in East Tennessee, Dolly's feelings of being different led her to create a world of imagination as a means of combatting loneliness. She formed a bond with her imaginary friends, whom she referred to as her angels. They became confidants who understood her dreams of singing and served as a source of comfort in her desire to escape the limitations of her surroundings.
Despite struggling with self-doubt about her appearance, Dolly always knew that she was her parents' daughter deep down.
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