Mouse,
I'm so glad you are internalising these things - it sounds like a great step forward, being able to take care of yourself, and believe you are worthy to be cared for.

Treehouse - I'm proud of you that you were able to make yourself tea!!! You showed wonderful presence of mind to be able to imagine what someone else would do.
You SO deserve to be cared for, esp. by yourself. WE all do!!

Chaotic - I understand about feeling sub-human. I often feel like I deserve the opposite of being cared for - punishment.

It's really helpful to understand how other people are able to do it....so thanks for sharing!!!