Puberty can be a really traumatizing experience.
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But by the end of it, we all pretty much rise like a phoenix from the ashes and come out of it bigger, badder, and cuter.

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In internet-speak, this glorious transformation is called ~Neville Longbottoming~, which was inspired by Matthew Lewis of Harry Potter fame.
So, whether you're a famous person who had their own glow-up...

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I see you, Tahj Mowry!
...Or a regular person, like my coworker, Sarah...

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She has a love-hate relationship with her old dance photos. I love them, but she hates them.
...We want to see your puberty before-and-after pics and stories!

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(Like how old you were in each pic, how far you've come, etc.)
So send us your glow-up pics (make sure they're in side-by-side/collage format) and stories via the dropbox below, and you could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post or video!
