I can definitely relate! I don't look younger than my age, but I am a young mum - I'm 21 and have a 2-year-old son. While I can understand why people call me "xiao mei/meimei" when I'm alone (hardly happens though haha), I do get a lot of stares too!
All I have to say is that you shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed of it - that's just how you look, and it's a happy problem to look younger than you are :) While there are still many people who judge young parents, I've come across many that are accepting and encouraging!
I get a lot more stares when I'm out with my son AND my dad, because people would be confused about our relationship with one another - we just look too alike. There's nothing wrong with looking young, or being a young mum - so just be who you are! ❤️
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