You are not starting from scratch or building a totally different you.
You are revitalizing your life with increased knowledge and experience.
We can learn how to evolve without throwing away some parts of us that make us who we are. Some of those areas may have been exploited by others but that does not mean that we cannot build on the strength and beauty that is a part of us.
Grow your confidence, learn new things, step out of your comfort zone, add the accessories, go to new places and maybe still go to some of the old places, but with a new boldness. We might even need to change out some people. Just know that you are good and you are taking what you have learned and are learning and making changes to enjoy who you are and enjoy the life you are living.