IAmA person who suffered extreme ugly ducking syndrome

When I was in middle/high school I was bullied to the point where I didn't talk to anyone, and all I did was go home and cry. I was told I was ugly to my face and actively had people joke about me, even in front of me.

Five years later I've lost 30 pounds, started wearing a touch of makeup and grew into my face. I've returned to my HS class reunion and people didn't even recognize me, and didn't believe me when I told them who I was.

Ask me anything! About how it shaped my personality, how I knew I had changed, my bullying, etc.

This is a throwaway account, and I'm not willing to post my picture because I don't want to reveal my identity because this is really personal but I will submit to the mods if asked.