Great insights - enjoyed the honesty of the article and bravery for writing it.
Men are visual (fact), it's unfortunate but it's biological and hard wired. (It's how they select a 'heathy' female and innate). Of course looks do earn you certain attention and privileges but they are worthless after the initial moment. If you a shit person underneath the 'beauty' will only get you so far. Work on your character / self-care / your health and the glow you have from the inside and you will attract a better life. Those with attractive lives become attractive.